The Mandragora Of The Ancients In Folk-Lore And Medicine (1905)

The Mandragora of the Ancients in Folk-Lore and Medicine is a book written by Charles Brewster Randolph and published in 1905. The book explores the history, myths, and medical uses of the mandrake plant, which has been revered and feared throughout history for its supposed magical and medicinal properties. The book delves into the plant's role in ancient mythology and folklore, as well as its use in medieval medicine and witchcraft. The author also provides an in-depth analysis of the plant's chemical composition and its potential health benefits and dangers. Overall, The Mandragora of the Ancients in Folk-Lore and Medicine is a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of one of the most enigmatic plants in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.