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True comfrey, Symphytum officinale
True comfrey, Symphytum officinale. 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 Comfrey Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Officinale Sammtlicher Symphytum True Willibald
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True Comfrey, Symphytum officinale, is depicted in this stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus's Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. Comfrey, a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia, has a long history of medicinal use, dating back to ancient civilizations. The plant is easily identified by its distinctive, coarse, hairy leaves, which can grow up to 45 cm (18 inches) long and 20 cm (8 inches) wide. The flowers are small, bell-shaped, and pale purple or white, appearing in dense clusters in the summer. True comfrey was highly valued in traditional medicine for its healing properties. Its most notable use was for the treatment of fractures and broken bones, as it was believed to promote the rapid healing of fractures and reduce inflammation. The plant contains allantoin, a substance that stimulates cell growth and tissue regeneration. Comfrey was also used to treat a variety of other ailments, including bruises, sprains, ulcers, and arthritis. The intricate detail in this engraving highlights the beauty and complexity of the True Comfrey plant. The artist has captured every vein and texture of the leaves, as well as the delicate flowers and the plant's sturdy stem. The hand-coloring adds an additional layer of depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a true work of art. This botanical illustration is not only a testament to the artistic skill of the time but also a valuable record of the medicinal plants used in the past.
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