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Mandragora

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Mandragora Officinarum · Mandrake · "The Historic Anaesthetic Root"
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The famous Mandrake root of ancient and medieval medicine, historically used as a sedative and primitive anaesthetic before modern anaesthesia — a member of the Solanaceae family related in action to Belladonna, Hyoscyamus, and Stramonium.

THE ESSENCE
Sedative, narcotic action historically used for pain relief and primitive anaesthesia.
Sedative, narcotic action (historic anaesthetic use)
Give when you see
Sedative / narcotic — historic anaesthetic
Related to Belladonna, Hyoscyamus, Stramonium
Long tradition in ancient and medieval medicine
WORSE FROM
Not well documented
BETTER FROM
Not well documented
BODY SYSTEMS
Digestive complaints — traditional Solanaceae family action
DOSAGE
potency: 6Xfrequency: As directed by practitionerduration: Use only under experienced guidance
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
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Belladonna, Hyoscyamus Niger, Stramonium