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Resin spurge, Euphorbia resinifera
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Resin spurge, Euphorbia resinifera
Resin spurge, Euphorbia resinifera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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Artus Euphorbia Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Resin Sammtlicher Spurge Willibald
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Resin Spurge, Euphorbia resinifera, a fascinating medicinal plant that has captured the interest of botanists, herbalists, and medical practitioners for centuries. The image is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus's comprehensive Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The Resin Spurge, also known as Euphorbia resinifera, is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is characterized by its fleshy, spurge-like stems, which are covered in a resinous substance that gives the plant its name. The resin was traditionally used by the indigenous people of South Africa for various medicinal purposes, including the treatment of wounds, burns, and skin conditions. The intricate details of the plant's structure are beautifully rendered in this engraving, with the veins of its leaves and the texture of its stems faithfully reproduced. The vibrant colors used in the hand-coloring add depth and richness to the image, making it a true work of art as well as a valuable botanical record. The Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants was a groundbreaking publication in its time, featuring over 1,500 different plant species and their uses in medicine. Dr. Artus, a renowned botanist and pharmacist, compiled the work based on his extensive research and travels, making it an invaluable resource for medical professionals and botanical enthusiasts alike. This stunning image of the Resin Spurge is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the importance of documenting and preserving knowledge of medicinal plants for future generations.
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