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Medicinal

Acetylcholine antagonists Contain atropine and scopolamine, used to dilate the pupil; speed up the heart; dry up saliva and gastric secretions, and to treat organophosphorous and mushroom poisoning & motion sickness.
Oakeley, Dr. H.F. (2013). Medicines from RCP plants label list 5-2013.docx.

Geographical distribution

  • Africa, Northern Africa, Algeria
  • Africa, Northern Africa, Morocco
  • Europe, Eastern Europe, Belarus
  • Europe, Southeastern Europe, Italy
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe, Baleares
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe, Portugal

Mandragora autumnalis Bertol.

Family: SOLANACEAE
Genus: Mandragora
Species: autumnalis Bertol.
Common names: Autumn-Flowering Mandrake
Distribution summary: Mediterranean, W.Asia
Habit: Perennial
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants in pots (POT)
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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