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Sweet birch, Betula lenta
Sweet birch, Betula lenta. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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Adolph Betula Birch Essential Gustav Herbal Hermann Koehlers Kohler Medicinal Medizinal Pflanzen Pabst Sweet Wintergreen
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Sweet Birch, Betula lenta, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America, recognized for its distinctive peeling bark and distinctive wintergreen fragrance. In this beautiful chromolithograph from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, published in Germany in 1887, the intricacies of the Sweet Birch tree are brought to life in vivid detail. The illustration showcases the tree in its full glory, with its slender trunk and spreading branches adorned with small, oval-shaped leaves. The bark is depicted in meticulous detail, with its characteristic horizontal lenticels and dark, irregular cracks. The tree's wintergreen fragrance is captured through the use of rich, vibrant colors, with the essential oil extracted from the bark depicted in a dark, glossy black. Sweet Birch has a long history of medicinal use by indigenous peoples in North America, who used the bark to make a tea to treat various ailments, including arthritis, rheumatism, and fever. The tree's wintergreen oil, which contains methyl salicylate, is still used today in over-the-counter pain relievers and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. This stunning chromolithograph not only serves as a testament to the beauty of the Sweet Birch tree but also highlights its historical and medicinal significance. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring the tree to life, making it a must-have for any botanical collection.
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