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Gray nicker, Caesalpinia bonduc
Gray nicker, Caesalpinia bonduc (Caesalpina bonducella). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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This exquisite handcoloured lithograph depicts the Gray Nicker, Caesalpinia bonduc (Caesalpinia bonducella), a fascinating medicinal plant native to tropical regions of the Old World. The image is based on a botanical illustration by David Blair, as featured in Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's "Medicinal Plants" published in London in 1880. The meticulous attention to detail in this print is evident in the intricate depiction of the Gray Nicker's pods, leaves, and thorny branches. The Gray Nicker, also known as Caesalpinia bonduc or Caesalpinia bonducella, is a member of the Fabaceae or legume family. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 meters tall, bearing distinctive pink or purple flowers and long, flat, brown pods. The plant is indigenous to India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia. Traditional uses of the Gray Nicker in herbal medicine date back centuries. The plant is believed to possess various therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic effects. In Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine, the bark, leaves, and seeds of the Gray Nicker are used to treat a range of ailments, including fever, dysentery, and skin diseases. The botanical illustration and lithograph were produced during a time when the study and documentation of medicinal plants was of great importance. The intricate detail and artistic merit of this print serve as a testament to the dedication and expertise of the botanical illustrators and lithographers of the late 19th century. Today, the Gray Nicker remains an important plant in traditional medicine, and its study continues to contribute to the development of new therapeutic applications.
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