Mandrake is one of the most legendary roots in European folk magic — feared, revered, and worked for centuries for its potent magical force. This is the North American variety, Podophyllum peltatum, known as May Apple, which has been used as a companion to and substitute for Old World Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum) in hoodoo and folk magic traditions for generations. Magical Properties & Hoodoo / Witchcraft Uses Mandrake is a root of raw power. It amplifies and charges other workings, and carries its own strong energy for protection, domination, and drawing. Work with it with clear intention — this is not a subtle herb. Power and domination — one of the classic roots for commanding and compelling work; used to assert authority and bend situations to your will Protection — a strong protective root; placed in the home or carried to ward off evil, crossed conditions, and psychic attack Amplifying workings — added to mojo bags, herbal blends, and spell work to increase the force and potency of other ingredients Fertility and prosperity — worked into abundance and fertility spells; the root's humanoid shape made it a powerful fertility curio in European tradition Love and attraction — used in love drawing and attraction work, particularly for drawing a specific person Uncrossing and hex-breaking — used to break strong crossed conditions and remove stubborn jinxes Spirit work — historically used to call and communicate with spirits; placed on the altar as an offering or anchor Magical Correspondences Planet: Mercury / Saturn Element: Earth / Fire Gender: Masculine Deities: Hecate, Circe, Saturn Powers: Protection, power, fertility, love, prosperity, domination, spirit work Chakra: Root, Solar Plexus Sold cut and ready for use in mojo bags, herbal blends, candle dressing, and ritual work. Packaged by Witch of Walkerville. For ritual and spiritual use only. May Apple (Podophyllum peltatum) is toxic if ingested. Not for internal consumption. Keep away from children and pets. Sold as a curio.
