In today's episode, we talk about the mandrake plant otherwise known as Mandragora Officinarium. It's a plant with a complex history that may even have more lore surrounding it than poison.
While we do know this plant has been known to cause hallucinations and is considered dangerously poisonous, it's probably most popularly known for it's roots resemblance to the human form. For centuries it's embodied a symbol of fertility and renewal in both lore and popular culture. It has mystified and interested humans for centuries from the Bible to Harry Potter. Join us as we dive into some of the complexities and myths about the mandrake plant.
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