Mandrake Original
$200.00
Original watercolor painting from the ‘Pick Your Poison’ series.
1 in stock
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Original watercolor painting from the ‘Pick Your Poison’ series.
Superstition & lore around the Mandrake is abundant. The roots can have a similar appearance to a human figure, making it a significant magical and medicinal plant throughout the middle ages. One such superstition is the deadly shriek the Mandrake lets out as it is pulled from the Earth. References to Mandrake can be found in ancient middle eastern cuneiform writings, as well as Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Old Hebrew, Greek, Roman and other texts. It was used for nearly every ailment, from infertility to insomnia. The plant contains powerful poisons in its root and leaves, and has hallucinogenic properties.
Bring the magic of Mandrake in your home without having to harvest this baneful herb. Perfect for botanical enthusiasts, lovers of magic & lore and gardeners.
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