Emetic Collection

Emetic mushroom, Russula emetica 1, and orange cups, Peziza aurantia 2.. Emetic mushroom, Russula emetica 1, and orange cups, Peziza aurantia 2

Carapichea ipecacuanha
5855061 Carapichea ipecacuanha; (add.info.: Carapichea ipecacuanha. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by W. M)

Sea squill, Drimia maritima
5855124 Sea squill, Drimia maritima; (add.info.: Sea squill, Drimia maritima. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Ipecacuanha, Carapichea ipecacuanha (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby from Edward
FLO4638125 Ipecacuanha, Carapichea ipecacuanha (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby from Edward Hamilton's Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London

Senna
5311736 Senna; (add.info.: Senna: a decoction of dried leaves used as a cathartic and an emetic: decoction of pods also used for purging; applied externally for sores and ulcers)

Ipecacuanha, Carapichea ipecacuanha (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration
FLO4992447 Ipecacuanha, Carapichea ipecacuanha (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst

Ipecacuanha, Carapichea ipecacuanha (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4563453 Ipecacuanha, Carapichea ipecacuanha (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Ipecacuanha or poaya, Carapichea ipecacuanha (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a
FLO4983232 Ipecacuanha or poaya, Carapichea ipecacuanha (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) source of Digitalis, used from Medieval times as emetic and purgative
539165 Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) source of Digitalis, used from Medieval times as emetic and purgative. 19th century (lithograph); (add.info)

Dosing a Dog (engraving)
1044486 Dosing a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dosing a Dog. Illustration for The Graphic)

Fol. 99v Throwing Up, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI142978 Fol.99v Throwing Up, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; Alinari

The sickener, Russula emetica
The sickener, emetic russula or vomiting russula, Russula emetica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms

Ipecacuanha, Carapichea ipecacuanha (Cephaelis ipecacuanha). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

There was a young Lady of Smethwick (engraving)
3622933 There was a young Lady of Smethwick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Lady of Smethwick)

DOSING A DOG, 1883: 1. Our St. Bernard Showed Symptoms of Illness. 2. An Amateur Vet is Called in and Pronounces that the Anim 1 has taken Poison. 3. The Emetic: " Good Doggie." 4

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) source of Digitalis. Used from Medieval times as emetic and purgative. After Withering (late 18th century) used as diuretic in dropsy

Bacillus cereus food poisoning
MODEL RELEASED. Bacillus cereus food poisoning. Microbiologist holding a petri dish containing a culture of B. cereus bacteria in one hand and a sample of reheated rice in the other. B

Bacillus cereus culture
MODEL RELEASED. Bacillus cereus culture. Microbiologist holding a petri dish containing a culture of B. cereus bacteria. B

Influenza epidemic, satirical artwork
Influenza epidemic. Satirical artwork of the influenza epidemic of 1803, showing a group of British physicians presenting an address of thanks to a figure representing the disease

False senna (Coronilla emerus emeroides)
False senna flowers (Coronilla emerus emeroides). This is the east Mediterranean form of false senna. Consumption of this plant may induce vomiting. Photographed in Greece, in spring

Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) flowers and fruits. All parts of this plant are mildly poisonous, though it is used in herbal medicine to treat warts and skin diseases

Flatbud pricklypoppy (Argemone munita)
Flatbud pricklypoppy flowers (Argemone munita) with beetles on their petals. This plant contains toxic alkaloids, and is used medicinally as an emetic (induces vomiting). Photographed in the USA

Lice bane (Delphinium staphisagria)
Lice bane flowers (Delphinium staphisagria). This plant was once used in the treatment of lice and warts, however, the whole plant is highly poisonous

Pokeroot (Phytolacca americana)
Pokeroot flower buds (Phytolacca americana). This plant is used in herbal medicine to treat diseases related to a compromised immune system

Bladder-senna (Colutea arborescens), flowers and fruit. S. Europe
ROG-12468 Bladder-senna, flowers and fruit. S. Europe. Colutea arborescens Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A Gentle Emetic
A gentle emetic!

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"Emetic: Unveiling the Power of Induced Vomiting" The emetic mushroom, Russula emetica, stands as a potent reminder of nature's ability to heal and harm simultaneously. Witnessing the vibrant orange hue of Russula emetica 1 can be deceiving, for beneath its captivating appearance lies a potential danger. In an intriguing engraving titled "Dosing a Dog, " we delve into the historical practice of using emetics to treat animals' ailments. Fol. 99v Throwing Up from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis showcases an ancient illustration depicting the act of vomiting as a curative measure. Meet "The Sickener, " also known as Russula emetica, whose name alone warns us about its powerful effects on our digestive system. Carapichea ipecacuanha, commonly referred to as Ipecacuanha, emerges as another notable source for inducing vomiting in medical practices. Through an enchanting engraving called "There was a young Lady of Smethwick, " we catch glimpses of how society once perceived and utilized emetics for various purposes. Let us not forget the resilience and potency found within Carapichea ipecacuanha - it has been relied upon time and again throughout history for its remarkable properties. Delving deeper into medical archives reveals multiple references to Ipecacuanha (Carapichea ipecacuanha), emphasizing its significance in therapeutic applications involving induced vomiting. DOSING A DOG, 1883: Our St. Bernard Showed Symptoms Of Illness - this poignant title hints at both concern and hope through employing an age-old remedy like an emetic.