Roots Revealed
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Roots Revealed
The Mandrake Root: Folklore, Magic, and Deadly Truths
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The mandrake root is shrouded in more myth than perhaps any other plant inhistory. From the legends of its fatal "scream" to its ancient use as a powerful anesthetic, we peel back the layers of botanical folklore. Join us as we separate historical fact from medieval fantasy and examine the true (and sometimes dangerous) properties of this 'magical plant.'
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