mandrake

• Ein mehrjähriges Nachtschattengewächs aus Südeuropa und Nordafrika mit violetten Blüten und einer oft gegabelten, menschenähnlichen Wurzel, das in der Medizin und als Rauschmittel verwendet wurde und dem magische Kräfte zugeschrieben wurden.

A noun referring to a plant of southern Europe and North Africa with purple flowers and a forked root, historically used medicinally or as a narcotic and once believed to possess magical properties.

1. Medicinal rootC1formalmedical

   The root of the mandrake plant, historically used as a narcotic or painkiller in folk medicine.

   Medizinische Wurzel

   • In ancient times, mandrake root was used as a painkiller before surgery.
   • The mandrake's forked root was believed to have magical properties.
   • Some modern herbal remedies still contain mandrake extract.
   • Healers would prepare a potion from the mandrake root to relieve pain.

   Synonymemandragoramandrake root

2. Plant speciesC1formalscientific

   A perennial herb native to southern Europe and North Africa, with purple flowers, yellow berries, and a thick, often forked root once thought to possess magical powers.

   Pflanzenart

   • The mandrake plant is often depicted in folklore as a human-like figure.
   • Mandrake flowers bloom in early spring and have a strong scent.
   • The yellow fruits of the mandrake are sometimes eaten after careful preparation.
   • Collecting mandrake was considered dangerous due to its legendary scream.

   Synonymemandragora