posted by admin on Apr 21
In witchcraft and occult practices, mandrake root is very common and potential herb that witches use as an ingredient for various spells, oils, potions, and ceremonial proposals. Mandrake root said to come in male and female “shapes” where male mandrake roots resemble the human form, male and female root resembling the human body are women.
In particular, the mandrake root is the most powerful herbs of love magic, and certainly one of the most deadly. Those that resemble the phallus are believed to possess great aphrodisiac qualities and were at one time, the main ingredient in love philtres Witches (potions) despite its high toxicity.
Mandrake root that is soaked every Friday in a bowl with white wine and carried in charmbag of red silk and velvet will give its possessor great sexual activity and make him or her attractive to the opposite sex. Mandrake root placed under the bed pillow cause of passion between two lovers, even if one of indifference.
Male and female fertility, there is mandrake (males have a male and female mandrake root is the root of mandrake women), or one carryin as a charm, according to legend.
Tiny particles of dry leaf female mandrake added a cup of red wine (for passionate love) or white wine (for romantic love) is considered a powerful aphrodisiac witches.
In addition to the love of magic, the roots of mandrake has long been considered to possess the ability to tell the future. More than one book on medieval witchcraft and magic, argues that human forms of roots (both male and female) shake their heads in the answer: yes or no, when the questions put to them. With the right spell, mandrake can be done to speak out loud or via telepathy.This is another way in which they can predict the future and reveal secrets. Mandrake was used in many modern Witches in spells and rituals that increase the psychic powers. They are held in mojobags or worn on necklaces as powerful charms to attract good luck, and she said that the money placed in a box with a mandrake root to double overnight.
Mandrake root can also be used in spells, as it is believed that demons can not tolerate mandrake root and it is poisonous to them. It is not uncommon in ancient spell, which at that time under the spell of the priest is going to separate places, that he was a tiny piece of mandrake in his mouth under the tongue. A powerful mandrake was supposed to help banish the demon from the essence within the individual.
With extreme caution should always be exercised when using any part of the mandrake in potions, eyebrows and philtres. This is a very toxic plant and abuse can lead to illness, delirium, or slow and agonizing death.
According to legend, when the root of mandrake dug her screams and kills anyone who hears it. Literature includes complex directions for the collection mandrake root in relative safety. For example Josephus (c. 37 AD Jerusalem – c. 100) gives the following directions by pulling it up:
Nora must be dug around the root until its lower part is exposed, the dog is tied to it, and then bind the person, the dog must run. The dog is willing to follow him, and thus easy to pull up roots, but the dog suddenly dies, and his boss. After this the root can be handled without fear.
Mandrake is one of the traditional ritual herbs Samhain (Halloween) coven “and is sacred to these pagan deities: Aphrodite, Diana, Hecate and the legendary Teutonic sorceress known as Alrauna Maiden.