Common rue or herb-of-grace, Ruta graveolens

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Common rue or herb-of-grace, Ruta graveolens

5855068 Common rue or herb-of-grace, Ruta graveolens; (add.info.: Common rue or herb-of-grace, Ruta graveolens. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill's "Medical Botany: or Illustrations and descriptions of the medicinal plants of the London, Edinburgh, and Dublin pharmacopoeias," John Churchill, London, 1831.); © Florilegius

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1831 Churchill Common Draughtsman Drawn Drug Herb Herb Of Grace Herbal Horticultural James John Medicinal Morss Pharmacopoeia Steel Stephenson Weddell

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This stunning handcoloured botanical illustration of Common rue or herb-of-grace, Ruta graveolens, captures the intricate beauty and delicate details of this medicinal plant. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every stroke of the engraving on steel, bringing out the vibrant colors and textures of the herb. Common rue has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, known for its strong fragrance and bitter taste. In traditional medicine, it was believed to have a variety of healing powers and was often used as a remedy for various ailments. The image is not just a work of art but also serves as a valuable educational tool, providing insight into the world of herbal pharmacopoeias in 19th-century London. It is a testament to the importance of botanical illustrations in documenting and preserving knowledge about plants with therapeutic benefits. As you admire this exquisite print, take a moment to appreciate the skill and expertise of Weddell, who brought this herb-of-grace to life on paper. Let yourself be transported back in time to an era when botanical drawings were not only beautiful works of art but also essential resources for understanding the natural world around us.

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