mandrake

• Planta del sur de Europa y el norte de África, con flores violáceas y raíz bifurcada, usada históricamente con fines medicinales o como narcótico y que se creía dotada de propiedades mágicas.

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.

   Raíz de mandrágora

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmandragoramandrake 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.

   Mandrágora

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmandragora