Mandragora or more commonly known as Mandrake Root considered the most powerful root used in occult practices. Believed to attract love, fertility and prosperity. Mandrake is a Saturn plant, like most poisonous herbs. The elemental correspondence is Earth. European Mandrake comes from several species of the genus Mandragora, a member of the nightshade family. Mandragora grows in the Mediterranean region, stretching eastward into parts of China. Mandrake was used in magical rituals, and also in early Chinese and European medicine as a pain reliever and sedative. American Mandrake has a broad palmate leaf attached to a long stem. The shape of the plant gave rise to another nickname “Witch’s Umbrella.” I t was said, that witches harvested the plant to poison their enemies. Every part of the American Mandrake is poisonous: The leaves, the stems, the roots, the seeds, and the unripe fruit. Besides protection and magical power, Mandrake is associated with fertility magic. In the book of Genesis (30:14-22), Rachel barters with her sister Leah for mandrakes so that she might conceive a child. Mandrakes are also mentioned in the long erotic poem Song of Songs (7:13). “Mandrake” is the King James translation of a word more closely meaning “love-plant.” Some biblical scholars now believe that the “mandrake” of the Bible is ginseng or another plant thought to promote fertility. Uses: To protect your home, say a prayer of protection and anoint your front door with oil. A popular root in sympathetic magick. Tie Mandrake roots together to make a doll-baby or poppet, and dress with mandrake oil according to your intention. Use in candle magick for love, fertility and prosperity spells. Dress your candles, petition paper, mojo bags, etc. Add Mandrake to your Hecate, Crone, or Dark Moon altar. **Do not ingest or use on your skin**TOXIC** Use for spell work only. This recipe is all natural mandrake in oil. Contains cedarwood essential oil, etc for an earthy scent. 15ml clear glass bottle All Witch of Walkerville and Aunty M products are hand crafted by Michelle, owner and spiritual practitioner of Smudge Metaphysical. A portion of your purchase goes to support our local women's shelter Hiatus House and fund programs that help women and families overcome the cycle of domestic violence. Your support helps change lives and is appreciated by many. You make a difference. *External Use only, Essential oils may cause skin irritations to some. Sold as a Curio. For external use only.
