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Mandrake                                                              Podophyllum peltatum

Constituents : A neutral crystalline substance, podo-phyllotoxin, and an amorphous resin, podophylloresin, both of which are purgative. It also contains picro-podophyllin, a yellow colouring matter, quercetin, sugar, starch, fat, etc.

Well known to the North American Indians as an emetic and vermifuge. It was included in the British Pharmacopoeia in 1864.

It must be carefully distinguished from English Mandrake (Bryonia dioica), which is sometimes offered as Mandrake root.

Actions : Antibilious, cathartic, hydragogue, purgative.

Uses : Podophyllum is a medicine of most extensive service; its greatest power lies in its action upon the liver and bowels. It is a gastro-intestinal irritant, a powerful hepatic and intestinal stimulant. In congested states of the liver, it is employed with the greatest benefit, and for all hepatic complaints it is eminently suitable, and the beneficial results can hardly be exaggerated.

 In moderate doses, it is a drastic purgative with some cholagogue action. Like many other hepatic stimulants, it does not increase the secretion of bile so much when it acts as a purgative.

It may either be given in infusion, decoction, tincture or substance, but it is not to be given warm.

It is often employed in combination with other purgatives, such as colocynth, aloes or rhubarb, and also administered in pills, with extract of henbane or belladonna, to prevent griping.

Traditional Folk Lore

Folk Names : May Apple, Wild Lemon, Brain Thief,  Gallows, Herb of Circe, Racoonberry, Witches Mannikin, Ladykins, Sorcerers Root

Folk Uses : A whole root placed on the mantel in the home for strong protection, fertility and prosperity. Hung above the bed for protection during sleep and carried to attract love.

!!Cautions : In large doses it produces nausea and vomiting, and even inflammation of the stomach and intestines, which has been known to prove fatal. Use only under supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this herb.

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