Re: herb needed to treat heart illness

Bill Lord (blord@comp.uark.edu)
Wed, 31 May 1995 10:36:31 -0500

I do not know of an herb by the name you used. There are many local
expressions for the same herb. So, I'll try and help with what I know.
The herb known as Mandrake (May Apple) is used to prepare the heart
medicine digitalis. It grows wild and is collected and sold to buyers.
The root is used.

I live in the Arkansas Ozarks and it (Mandrake Root) grows wild
throughout our area. If you want additional information on this herb,
let me know. I have some herb books that may tell more about its
preparation and usage. Also, some of the herb could be procurred and
mailed, if needed.

Good Luck,

Bill Lord