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Quina, Cinchona calisaya
Quina, Cinchona calisaya. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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Media ID 23185314
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Adolph Cinchona Drug Gustav Herbal Hermann Koehlers Kohler Malaria Medicinal Medizinal Pflanzen Pabst Calisaya Quina
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the vibrant beauty of Quina, Cinchona calisaya, brought to life through Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite botanical illustration, taken from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, is now transformed into a stunning work of art for your home or office. The intricate details of the Chromolithograph by Walther Muller are brilliantly captured on our high-quality canvas, ensuring a visually captivating piece that adds elegance and sophistication to any space. With Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints, you're not just purchasing a print – you're investing in a unique, museum-quality piece that tells a story and adds character to your surroundings. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Quina, Cinchona calisaya: A Botanical Treasure in the Fight Against Malaria This stunning chromolithograph depicts Quina, or Cinchona calisaya, a plant that has played a significant role in the history of medicine. Discovered in the Andes Mountains of South America in the 17th century, Quina bark was first used by indigenous people to alleviate fever symptoms. European explorers later identified it as an effective treatment for malaria, a disease that had been plaguing Europeans in the colonies. The botanical illustration, created by Walther Muller for Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, provides a detailed and accurate representation of the Quina plant. The vibrant colors and intricate details showcase the beauty and complexity of this important medicinal plant. Quina contains alkaloids, including quinine, which interfere with the malaria parasite's ability to invade red blood cells. Quinine was the first effective treatment for malaria and remained the primary therapy until the mid-20th century. Today, it is still used to treat malaria in certain circumstances, and derivatives of quinine are used to treat other conditions, such as leg cramps and certain heart rhythm disorders. This historical image serves as a reminder of the importance of botanical discoveries in the development of medical treatments. The Quina plant, with its rich history and medicinal properties, continues to be a valuable resource in the fight against malaria and other diseases.
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