Remedies Collection (page 6)

Comfrey flower petal, SEM
Comfrey flower petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing papillae on a petal from a comfrey (Symphytum officinale) flower. Papillae are projections from epidermal cells

Chinese lantern (Physalis alkekengi)
Chinese lantern fruit (Physalis alkekengi). Only the fruit is edible, all other parts of this plant are poisonous. The fruit is used in herbal medicine to treat fevers and gout

Bittersweet berries (Solanum dulcamara). This perennial climbing plant is used in herbal medicine in the treatment of skin diseases, warts, tumours, felons, arthritis, rheumatism

Bulbous buttercup (Ranunculus bulbosus) runners, with stems, leaves and flowers on display. Mature plants send out long sideway stems called runners

Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus)
Dittany (Origanum dictamnus). This plant is a source of herbal tea. The leaves and flowers are used in herbal medicine to heal wounds, soothe pain, ease childbirth and for gastric ailments

Garlic (Allium sativum)
Garlic plant stems (Allium sativum) curling. The tops of the plants should be removed when they start to curl to prevent them from flowering

Herb paris (Paris quadrifolia). This poisonous plant is now only used in homeopathic remedies. It also has a narcotic (sleep-inducing) effect

Lavender

Field of lavender (Lavandula spica) plants planted in rows. Lavender has several medicinal properties. Lavender oil is a very good antiseptic and can also be used as an insecticide

Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) with Dogs Mercury (Mercurialis perennis) below

Maidenhair leaf (Ginkgo biloba). The leaves from the maidenhair or Ginkgo tree are used in herbal medicine to improve blood circulation

Maidenhair leaves (Ginkgo biloba). The leaves from the maidenhair or Ginkgo tree are used in herbal medicine to improve blood circulation

Wall germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) flowers. Germander is used in herbal medicine for digestive complaints, bronchitis, gout and nasal catarrh

Sfax, Tunisia - Outdoor merchant or cures / remedies
Sfax, Tunisia - Outdoor merchant in a truly spectacular hat selling traditional local tunisian cures/remedies by the side of the street

Watt Studies Newcomen s
When James Watt was given Newcomens engine to repair, he quickly saw its inefficiencies and set out to provide remedies. The result, patented in 1769, revolutionised steam engines

Gladstone wearing an electropathic belt
Advertisement from 1886 for the Medical Battery Companys Electropathic Belt, featuring a caricature of William Gladstone, Prime Minister wielding an axe and wearing the belt

EDWARD BACH 1886-1936
EDWARD BACH Pioneer of flower remedies

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Feverfew flowers ( Tanacetum parthenium ). Thisplant is used in herbal medicine to treatarthritis, colds, fevers and migraine headaches.Photographed in Lincolnshire, UK, in November

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare ). Fennel is commonlyused as a household herbal remedy for thetreatment of various complaints includingindigestion, stomach pains, kidney stones andcystitis

Foxglove Giant Shirley flowers
Foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea GiantShirley ) flowers. The foxglove plant contains thepoisonous chemical digitalin. Consuming the plantcauses vomiting

Dill seed (Anethum gravelens). As well as theirculinary use dill seeds are used as a digestiveaid

Dried rosemary
Chopped and dried rosemary leaves (Rosmarinusofficinalis). This aromatic herb has both culinaryand medicinal uses. It has anti-septic, anti-microbial and anti-spasmodic actions, amongstmany others

Cold remedies
MODEL RELEASED. Cold remedies on a bedsidetable by a woman ill in bed

View of Cholula, Puebla, Mexico, Central America
A view of the Cerro de los Remedios (Hill of the Remedies) in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico, Central America. This was an ancient Aztec religious site on which a Catholic mission was built

Old Physick Garden, Chelsea, London
View of the Old Physick Garden in Chelsea, London

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"Exploring the Art of Remedies: A Journey Through Time" Step into the world as we embark on a captivating journey through history. The Pharmacy, a mesmerizing 1912 artwork, takes us back to an era where potions and elixirs were crafted with utmost care. Homeopathic Cocoa, a delightful concoction from yesteryears, reminds us that nature's ingredients hold incredible healing powers. Just like the Persian pharmacy depicted in a 13th-century artwork, ancient civilizations understood the art of harnessing medicinal plants for their therapeutic benefits. Intriguingly illustrated by John Hassall, Andrews Liver Salt poster captures an era when they were advertised with vibrant flair. Mothersills Seasick Remedy brings relief to troubled souls who yearn for calm seas amidst turbulent waves. Cephos cold and flu powder advertisement transports us to times when instant relief was sought after during seasonal ailments. Woolleys Chemists labels showcase meticulous attention to detail in labeling medicines - a testament to their commitment towards quality healthcare. Plantes Medicinales - Medicinal plants offer glimpses into diverse cultures' traditional remedies passed down through generations. These natural wonders continue to inspire modern medicine today. A charming postcard featuring Toto is sick reveals how even beloved fictional characters seek solace in great remedies. Prince's printed paper holds secrets that promise comfort and cure for various ailments - truly found at last. Crutes Spanish Fly Pomade takes us back to 1866 when hair restoration was considered an art form itself. This certain remedy not only promised thicker locks but also restored confidence among those battling thinning or greying hair. Finally, journeying all the way to South America's Brazil unveils herbal remedies sold in Para's Belem region. Here lies nature's treasure trove brimming with solutions for countless afflictions - reminding us that Mother Earth provides bountiful cures if we know where to look. From ancient pharmacies to modern-day marvels, they have stood the test of time.