Medical Botany Collection

Lilytree or Yulan magnolia, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia yulan, Magnolier yulan
5324474 Lilytree or Yulan magnolia, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia yulan, Magnolier yulan by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Lilytree or Yulan magnolia, Magnolia denudata)

Citrus fruits, fruits du genre citrus
5324585 Citrus fruits, fruits du genre citrus by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Citrus fruits, fruits du genre citrus)

Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenie pourpre
5324426 Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenie pourpre by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower)

Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis
5324440 Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis, the by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis,)

Everlasting pea, Lathyrus latifolius, and broad bean. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668795 Everlasting pea, Lathyrus latifolius, and broad bean. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, and small bean variety. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668780 Common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, and small bean variety. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Hypecoum procumbens and swineweed, Coronopus squamatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668751 Hypecoum procumbens and swineweed, Coronopus squamatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Wood ragwort, Senecio ovatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's
FLO4668614 Wood ragwort, Senecio ovatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Common twayblade orchid, Neottia ovata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668588 Common twayblade orchid, Neottia ovata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Spanish broom, Spartium junceum, and broom, Genista tridentata (Chamaespartium)
FLO4668550 Spanish broom, Spartium junceum, and broom, Genista tridentata (Chamaespartium). Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch

Wild rue, Ruta sylvestris, and St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4667633 Wild rue, Ruta sylvestris, and St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Chard, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668310 Chard, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Dame's violet varieties, Hesperis matronalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668240 Dame's violet varieties, Hesperis matronalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Watercress, Nasturtium officinale, and pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667517 Watercress, Nasturtium officinale, and pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Common cudweed, Filago vulgaris, and rush, Juncus conglomeratus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668174 Common cudweed, Filago vulgaris, and rush, Juncus conglomeratus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Lesser calamint, Calamintha nepeta, and yellow calamint, Calamintha lutea
FLO4667468 Lesser calamint, Calamintha nepeta, and yellow calamint, Calamintha lutea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Ragged Robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, and black false hellebore, Veratrum nigrum
FLO4668137 Ragged Robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, and black false hellebore, Veratrum nigrum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Common knotgrass, Polygonum aviculare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668097 Common knotgrass, Polygonum aviculare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Sweet clover species, Melilotus officinalis, and tuberous hawkbit. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667398 Sweet clover species, Melilotus officinalis, and tuberous hawkbit. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper, Persicaria hydropiper. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4668011 Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper, Persicaria hydropiper. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Gum succory species, Chondrilla juncea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667239 Gum succory species, Chondrilla juncea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Yellow bugle or ground-pine species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667985 Yellow bugle or ground-pine species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, and stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula
FLO4667179 Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, and stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Western dock, Rumex aquaticus, and ox-eye daisy. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667162 Western dock, Rumex aquaticus, and ox-eye daisy. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Red campion, Silene dioica, and white behmen, Centaurea behen. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667830 Red campion, Silene dioica, and white behmen, Centaurea behen. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

White henbane, Hyoscyamus albus, and columbine. Aquilegia vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667142 White henbane, Hyoscyamus albus, and columbine. Aquilegia vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Italian bugloss species, Anchusa azurea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667804 Italian bugloss species, Anchusa azurea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Corncockle, Agrostemma githago, and woundwort, Stachys heraclea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667118 Corncockle, Agrostemma githago, and woundwort, Stachys heraclea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis, and red plantain, Plantago major rubrifolia
FLO4667768 Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis, and red plantain, Plantago major rubrifolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Wild fuller's herb, Saponaria officinalis and oleander, Nerium oleander
FLO4667056 Wild fuller's herb, Saponaria officinalis and oleander, Nerium oleander. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Annual mercury, Mercurialis annua, and dog mercury. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4667713 Annual mercury, Mercurialis annua, and dog mercury. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Mistletoe, Visum album. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's
FLO4668945 Mistletoe, Visum album. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Jujube, Ziziphus zizyphus, and strawberry tree, Arbutus unedo. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668938 Jujube, Ziziphus zizyphus, and strawberry tree, Arbutus unedo. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Wild service tree, Sorbus torminalis, and wild plum, Prunus sylvestris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668920 Wild service tree, Sorbus torminalis, and wild plum, Prunus sylvestris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Elder tree, Sambucus palustris, and dogwood, Cornus species? Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668890 Elder tree, Sambucus palustris, and dogwood, Cornus species? Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Wheat, TritiCum aestivum, and barley, Hordeum vulgare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668816 Wheat, TritiCum aestivum, and barley, Hordeum vulgare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum umbellatum, and edelweiss, Leontopodium alpinum
FLO4668660 Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum umbellatum, and edelweiss, Leontopodium alpinum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch

Hedge bedstraw, Galium mollugo, and rock samphire, Crithmum maritimum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668639 Hedge bedstraw, Galium mollugo, and rock samphire, Crithmum maritimum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Lady's bedstraw, Galium verum, and cleavers, Galium aparine. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668631 Lady's bedstraw, Galium verum, and cleavers, Galium aparine. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Hedge bindweed, Calystegia sepium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's
FLO4668553 Hedge bindweed, Calystegia sepium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Balloon plant, Cardiospermum halicacabum, and goosefoot. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4669180 Balloon plant, Cardiospermum halicacabum, and goosefoot. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum, skirret, Sium sisarum, and turnip, Brassica rapa
FLO4668342 Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum, skirret, Sium sisarum, and turnip, Brassica rapa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch

St. Benedict's Herb, Geum urbanum, and common rue, Ruta graveolens. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667624 St. Benedict's Herb, Geum urbanum, and common rue, Ruta graveolens. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Dwarf pink carnations, Dianthus caryophyllus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668305 Dwarf pink carnations, Dianthus caryophyllus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Common dittany, Cunila mariana, and sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667533 Common dittany, Cunila mariana, and sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Larch tree, Larix decidua, and maple tree, Acer species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668184 Larch tree, Larix decidua, and maple tree, Acer species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Curled mint, Mentha spicata, and horse mint, Mentha longifolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667503 Curled mint, Mentha spicata, and horse mint, Mentha longifolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Bulrush, Typha latifolia, and sweetflag, Acorus calamus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668152 Bulrush, Typha latifolia, and sweetflag, Acorus calamus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

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Medical botany is a fascinating field that explores the medicinal properties of various plants. One such group of plants is citrus fruits, which belong to the genus Citrus. These tangy and refreshing fruits are not only delicious but also rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, making them beneficial for our overall health. Another plant with remarkable medicinal qualities is the tea tree or tea plant, scientifically known as Camellia sinensis or Thea sinensis. This versatile plant has been used for centuries to make soothing teas that can boost immunity, improve digestion, and promote relaxation. The common barberry, scientifically called Berberis vulgaris or Epine-vinette commune, is another valuable botanical species with numerous health benefits. Its bark and roots contain berberine—a compound known for its antimicrobial properties—which makes it useful in treating infections and supporting liver function. Sweet violet or garden violet (Viola odorata) emits a delightful fragrance while offering potential health benefits. Traditionally used as an herbal remedy for respiratory ailments like coughs and sore throats, this delicate flower possesses expectorant properties that help alleviate congestion. Hedge mustard (Sisymbrium officinale), also known as Erysimum officinale or Velar, is an herbaceous plant commonly found in Europe and has long been recognized for its anti-inflammatory effects on the respiratory system when consumed as a herbal infusion. The American tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) holds significance not only due to its stunning flowers but also because of its therapeutic uses. Native Americans have utilized parts of this tree medicinally to treat fevers and digestive issues throughout history. Alexandrian senna (Senna alexandrina), alternatively referred to as Cassia acutifolia or Sene à feuilles aigues in French-speaking regions, contains compounds that act as natural laxatives. This herb has been employed by many cultures to relieve constipation and promote healthy bowel movements.