mandrake

(mythology) A mandragora, a kind of tiny demon immune to fire.

Any plant of the genus Mandragora, certain of which are said to have medicinal properties; the root of these plants often resembles the shape of a small person, hence occasioning various mythic, magical, or occult uses.

A root of a mandrake plant that resembled human form, especially one kept or used for magic or occult purposes.

(slang) The drug methaqualone.