Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless, non-irritant gas. It is the most common cause of fatal poisoning in Britain today. It causes the accidental deaths of up to 500 people each year in the USA and a much larger number of sub-lethal poisonings.
Dictionaries-Easton's Bible Dictionary-Mandrakes. Hebrew dudaim; i.e., love-plants, occurs only in Genesis 30:14-16 and Cant 7:13. Many interpretations have been given of this word dudaim.sed in small quantities like opium, it excites the nerves, and is a stimulant. --ED.) [E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary. Bibliography Information Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Mandrakes'.
For now, let us look at what the bible has to say about it. For those who do not have a bible within reach, here are the verses. Genesis 30:14 - 16 And Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them unto his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray thee, of thy son's mandrakes.