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Senegal senna, Senna italica
Senegal senna, Italian senna or Port Royal senna, Senna italica (Cassia obovata). 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 handcoloured lithograph depicts Senna italica, also known as Senegal senna, Italian senna, or Port Royal senna. The botanical illustration was created by David Blair and published in "Medicinal Plants" by Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen in London, 1880. Senna italica is a shrub native to Africa, particularly in Senegal, and is a member of the Leguminosae or Fabaceae family. The plant is characterized by its obovate-shaped leaves and yellow, pea-like flowers. Senna italica has a long history of medicinal use, dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece. It was used traditionally to treat various ailments, including constipation, fever, and skin conditions. The plant contains compounds called sennosides, which have laxative properties and are still used in modern herbal medicine. The illustration shows the plant in its entirety, with the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers all clearly depicted. The handcolouring adds detail and depth to the image, making it a beautiful and accurate representation of the plant. The lithograph was produced by Hanhart, a renowned German printing company known for its high-quality botanical prints. This print is a testament to the rich history of botanical illustration and the importance of medicinal plants in human health. It serves as a reminder of the natural world's vast array of healing properties and the role that botanical illustrations play in documenting and preserving this knowledge for future generations.
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