Mandrake
Mandragora officinarum
ElementEarth
EnergyMasculine ♂️
SeasonUnclassified
PlanetMercury
Magical Properties:FertilityLovePoppet MagicPower AmplifierProtectionWealth
Uses
Mandrake is a legendary plant of protection, power amplification, prosperity, fertility, love, and poppet lore. Because the plant is poisonous, its strongest modern use is as a historical or symbolic presence rather than as an ingredient for ingestion or body use.
In Practice
Use a carved wooden root, image, replica, or securely displayed dried specimen as an altar symbol or poppet stand-in. Keep actual mandrake clearly labeled and out of reach, and do not ingest or apply it; symbolic representation is sufficient for protective or amplifying work.
Cautionary Notes
⚠️ HIGHLY TOXIC / POISONOUS PLANT. Do not ingest under any circumstances. Handle dried roots with extreme care.