Centaury, yellow-wort and autumnal gentian
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Centaury, yellow-wort and autumnal gentian
Centaury, yellow-wort and autumnal gentian.. Handcolored botanical copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged, with Several Hundred Additional Plants, Principally from Sir John Hill, London, W. Locke, 1792
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This stunning handcolored botanical copperplate engraving, taken from Joshua Hamilton's "Culpeper's English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal, Enlarged," published in London in 1792, showcases three intriguing medicinal plants of the time: Centaury, Yellow-Wort, and Autumnal Gentian. Centaury, depicted in the center of the print, is identified by its rosette of narrow, pointed leaves and small, pink or purple flowers. This plant, native to Europe and Asia, has been used in herbal medicine for centuries due to its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Centaury was believed to be effective in treating various ailments, such as fevers, wounds, and digestive issues. To the left of Centaury, we find Yellow-Wort, characterized by its tall, yellow, spiked inflorescence and lanceolate leaves. This plant, also known as Solidago or Goldenrod, has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic properties. It was often used to treat conditions such as arthritis, gout, and kidney issues. On the right side of the print, Autumnal Gentian, or Gentiana lutea, is depicted with its distinctive, large, yellow, tubular flowers. This plant, native to Europe and Asia, was valued for its bitter taste and medicinal properties. Autumnal Gentian was used to stimulate the appetite, aid digestion, and treat liver and gallbladder issues. This beautiful and intricate engraving is a testament to the rich history of botanical illustration and the importance of medicinal plants in the past. It serves as a reminder of the natural world's vast potential for healing and the role that herbal medicine played in shaping the medical practices of the past.
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