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Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus
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Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus
Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus. 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 Celandine Chelidonium Gewachse Greater Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Majus Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Sammtlicher Willibald
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Greater Celandine, Chelidonium majus, a common medicinal plant that has been used for various therapeutic purposes since ancient times. The image is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, or Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The Greater Celandine, also known as Swallow Wort or Touch-me-not, is a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean. It is easily recognizable by its distinctive yellow sap, which exudes when the plant is cut or bruised, and its palmate leaves, which resemble the hands of a celandine, giving it its common name. The plant has a long history of medicinal use, with records dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. It was used to treat a variety of ailments, including jaundice, liver complaints, and skin conditions. The sap was believed to have purgative and antipyretic properties, and was also used externally to treat wounds and inflammation. The intricate detail of this handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the beauty and complexity of the Greater Celandine, as well as the skill of the artist and the advanced techniques of the time. The image captures the plant in all its glory, from the delicate veining of its leaves to the intricate patterns on its stem and roots. This botanical illustration is not only a testament to the rich history of medicinal plants, but also a work of art in its own right, and a reminder of the importance of preserving and documenting the natural world for future generations.
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