What is that
The mandrake (Mandragora officinarum L.) - or mandrake, if you prefer - is a plant belonging to the Solanaceae family.
It became famous and appreciated in antiquity for its alleged magical properties, today the mandrake represents a rather feared plant, as it is highly toxic and easily confused with other edible plants. mandrake leaves, mistakenly mistaken for the leaves of other edible plant species, such as spinach, borage, some types of lettuce, etc.
Given its toxicity, the use of mandrake in medicine and herbal medicine is not allowed. However, some of the active ingredients contained in it are used - at the appropriate dosages - in the pharmaceutical field for the preparation of medicines intended for the treatment of various ailments. type.
