mandrake root
Forked magical plant
Mandrake root is the forked root of the mandrake plant, historically associated with magic and medicine.
Because the root often resembles a human figure, medieval folklore held that it screamed when pulled from the ground and could kill anyone who heard it.
Herbalists used it as a sedative and anesthetic.
In modern usage, mandrake root appears mainly in fantasy fiction and games: The potion required mandrake root and belladonna.
- witchcraftPractice of supernatural magic
- dark magicMalevolent supernatural practice
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
- potionEnchanted liquid mixture
- screamingLoud, shrill vocalizing
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- occult toolswand, tarot cards, cauldron, crystal ball, grimoire
- fictional foodsbutterbeer, polyjuice potion, Soylent Green, Scooby Snacks, treacle tart
- magical substancesmana, ichor, ambrosia, nectar, ether
mandrake rootdead leaves
Fallen, withered foliage
iceberg lettuce · sawdust · parsley · flour
mandrake rootginseng
Perennial with tonic root
synthetic drug · chamomile · pharmaceutical · peppermint · aspirin
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