What were or are mandrakes? Are they a narcotic?

5 Comments

1. Maurog II says:

   25. February 2011 at 19:27

   Yes, they are a mild hallucinogen, cause delirium and are poisonous throughout.
   Also, mandrake is a powerful emetic. In short, not recommended at all.

   http://www.erowid.org/plants/mandrake/
2. Left_Avenger says:

   25. February 2011 at 19:27

   Another word for the mandrake is May Apples. They grow in many places in the US. The roots were used in potions long ago. They’re slightly toxic. The fruits are edible, but taste kind of soapy.
3. PROBLEM JPAS says:

   25. February 2011 at 19:27

   Mandrakes are the root of the plant genus Mandragora. They look like little humans. They have been used for fertility and good luck. All parts are poison.
4. oldguy63 says:

   25. February 2011 at 19:27

   I don’t know, and I doubt if anyone today does know. You just have to read the story and imagine.
5. solarius says:

   25. February 2011 at 19:27

   A mandrake is a type of plant. Some mandrake species do have hallucinogenic properties, and are also poisonous. They’ve been used by various types of spiritual practitioners for centuries, and have a long history of occult usage. Mandrake is related to nightshade.
   http://www.erowid.org/plants/mandrake/