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Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica
Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica. 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 Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Poison Sammtlicher Strychnine Strychnos Toxic Willibald Nux Vomica
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1. Title: Strychnos nux-vomica, or the Strychnine Tree: A Handcoloured Copperplate Engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus's Handbook of All Medical-Pharmaceutical Plants (1876) The Strychnos nux-vomica tree, commonly known as the Strychnine tree, is depicted in this stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus's comprehensive botanical publication, "Handbook of All Medical-Pharmaceutical Plants," published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The image showcases the tree's intricate bark texture, its glossy leaves, and the distinctive red berries that it produces. Strychnos nux-vomica is a tropical evergreen tree native to South and Southeast Asia, particularly in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. It has gained notoriety for its highly toxic seeds and alkaloids, most notably strychnine, which has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. The tree's seeds and bark have been employed in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for the treatment of various conditions, including fever, gastrointestinal disorders, and as a powerful purgative. Despite its medicinal properties, the Strychnos nux-vomica tree is infamous for its toxicity. Strychnine, the primary alkaloid, is a powerful neurotoxin that can cause convulsions, muscle rigidity, and even death if ingested in large quantities. This toxicity necessitates extreme caution when handling the tree or its products, making it essential that only qualified medical professionals administer it for therapeutic purposes. This beautiful handcoloured copperplate engraving not only serves as a testament to the botanical illustration techniques of the late 19th century but also highlights the importance of the Strychnos nux-vomica tree in the history of medicine. Its intricate details and vibrant colours offer a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the natural world and the remarkable discoveries that can be made through careful observation and documentation.
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