Herbal Remedy Collection

Persian pharmacy, 13th century artwork
Persian pharmacy. 13th century Arabic artwork entitled The Preparation of Medicine from Honey. This image was produced in Baghdad, Iraq, whilst it was still part of the Persian Empire

Costumes de Différents Pays, Pretre Medicin de la Terre de Feu, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Pretre Medicin de la Terre de Feu, c1797

Oleander from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC151329 Oleander from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Daphne Laureda from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC151319 Daphne Laureda from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Rue from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC151327 Rue from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J. (fl 1821); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 116v Two flowering plants from The Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212007 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.116v Two flowering plants from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Drug Jar, with label for Anis Vert, c. 1860 (blue glass)
BAL3016 Drug Jar, with label for Anis Vert, c.1860 (blue glass) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 130v Pulmonaria and Lungwort, illustration from
XJL200681 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.130v Pulmonaria and Lungwort, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines, by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Evening Primrose, plate 73 from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee
STC213589 Evening Primrose, plate 73 from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, part II (colour engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 122v Top Row: Sage and Bupleurum, illustration from
XJL212011 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.122v Top Row: Sage and Bupleurum, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Mixing a Recipe for Corns, published by G. Humphrey, London, December 4th
STC188378 Mixing a Recipe for Corns, published by G. Humphrey, London, December 4th, 1822 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 132r Top row: Xyris and Spearwort. Bottom row
XJL200682 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.132r Top row: Xyris and Spearwort. Bottom row: Common Elderberry and Hedera, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 f. 132v Top row: Filipendula. Bottom row: Fistularia and Faseolus
XJL200683 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 f.132v Top row: Filipendula. Bottom row: Fistularia and Faseolus, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 126r Top row: Lolni and Geranium. Bottom row: Daphnoides and Parsley
XJL200674 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 126r Top row: Lolni and Geranium. Bottom row: Daphnoides and Parsley, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines

Yellow Gentian from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC151328 Yellow Gentian from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Strychnos nux vomica from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC151326 Strychnos nux vomica from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Cinchona from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC151324 Cinchona from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Melia Azedarach from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC151320 Melia Azedarach from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Aloe from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC151322 Aloe from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J. (fl 1821); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nicotiana from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC151321 Nicotiana from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

St. Johns Wort, plate 62, from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee
STC219932 St. Johns Wort, plate 62, from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, Volume III (colour engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Brassica nigra from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC151331 Brassica nigra from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Valerian from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC151330 Valerian from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Nouv Acq Lat 1673 fol. 41 Fennel, from Tacuinum Sanitatis, c. 1390-1400 (vellum)
BAL58531 Nouv Acq Lat 1673 fol.41 Fennel, from Tacuinum Sanitatis, c.1390-1400 (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 125r Top row: Maize, Equisetum and Labruscae flos
XJL200672 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.125r Top row: Maize, Equisetum and Labruscae flos. Bottom row: Daisy, Jarus and Marjoram, illustration from The Simple Book of Medicines

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 123v Top row: Ligustrum and Acanthus
XJL200669 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.123v Top row: Ligustrum and Acanthus. Bottom row: Grass plant and Apollinaris, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 125v Top row: Yellow Bugle, Incensaria and Lupius
XJL200673 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.125v Top row: Yellow Bugle, Incensaria and Lupius. Bottom row: Dogs Mercury, Lily Leek and Lentilles, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines

Teheran. Epicier Droguiste Sur La Place Royale, (Apothecary on the Royal Square), 1900. 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VIII". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]

Woody - Nightshade, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Woody - Nightshade, 1877. Woody - Nightshade or Bittersweet, (Solanum dulcamara) is a perennial vine considered an invasive species, the berry is poisonous to humans and livestock

Herb-Robert, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Herb-Robert, 1877. Herb-Robert, (Geranium robertianum) - annual or biennial plant used in traditional herbalism. From " Familiar Wild Flowers", figured and described by F

Dead-Nettle - Red & White, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Dead-Nettle - Red & White, 1877. Dead-Nettle, (Lamium purpureum) herbaceous plant used in biochemistry and white Dead-nettle, (Lamium album) also with chemical properties

Borage, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Borage, 1877. Borage, (Borago officinalis), also known as a starflower - an annual herb native to the Mediterranean and used in Herbal medicine

Lesser Celandine, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Lesser Celandine, 1877. Lesser Celandine, (Ficaria verna) a perennial flowering plant with heart shaped leaves. Used as a herbal remedy, considered an invasive species and poisonous if ingested raw

Yellow Iris, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Yellow Iris, 1877. Yellow Flag Iris, (Iris pseudacorus), herbaceous perennial wetland plant, used as a herbal remedy. From " Familiar Wild Flowers", figured and described by F

Primrose, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Primrose, 1877. Primrose, (Primula vulgaris), a perennial evergreen plant, both flowers and leaves are edible. Contains small amounts of saponins, and was given for colds

Salix pentandra. Bay-leaved Willow, 19th Century. Bay willow is a deciduous tree native to northern Europe and northern Asia

Hypericum Boeticum. Waved-leaved St. Johns Wort, 19th Century. A medicinal herb with antidepressant activity and potent anti-inflammatory properties

Scrophularia Ehrharti. Ehrharts Water-Betony, 19th Century. The green figwort, water betony, or water figwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant found in temperate regions of the Northern hemisphere

Verbascum Thapsus. Great Mullein, 19th Century. It is widely used for herbal remedies, with well-established emollient and astringent properties

Sterculia Urens (colour engraving)
XCF275531 Sterculia Urens (colour engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Ms Fr. Fol VI #1 Paeonia or Peony, and Orchis myanthos, illustration from The
XJL198779 Ms Fr. Fol VI #1 Paeonia or Peony, and Orchis myanthos, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 114v Top row: Orchid and Fumitory or Bleeding Heart. Bottom row
XJL198774 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.114v Top row: Orchid and Fumitory or Bleeding Heart. Bottom row: Hedera and Iris, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161)

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 114 Top row: Blue Clematis or Crowfoot and Primula. Bottom row
XJL198773 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.114 Top row: Blue Clematis or Crowfoot and Primula. Bottom row: Borage or Forget-me-not and Marguerita Daisy

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 113 Mint and Plantain, or Ribwort, illustration from The
XJL198771 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.113 Mint and Plantain, or Ribwort, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) (vellum) by Testard

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 113v Greater Celandine or Poppy, Solanum or Nightshade, and Aron
XJL198772 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.113v Greater Celandine or Poppy, Solanum or Nightshade, and Aron, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum)

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 122r Euphorbia Lathyris, Beechwort, Mint and Fig, illustration
XJL212019 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.122r Euphorbia Lathyris, Beechwort, Mint and Fig, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicine by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 134v Illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212012 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.134v Illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

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Step back in time to the 13th century, where the Persian pharmacy was a treasure trove of herbal remedies. Delicate and intricate artwork adorned the pages of ancient manuscripts, showcasing nature's healing power. Take for instance Oleander from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), its vibrant petals whispering tales of soothing ailments. Daphne Laureda, also from Phytographie Medicale, entices with its ethereal beauty and promises of relief. Rue, another gem from Roques' collection, holds secrets within its leaves that have been passed down through generations. The Drug Jar labeled Anis Vert transports us to c. 1860 when blue glass held potent elixirs ready to heal. Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 116v reveals two flowering plants from The Book of Simple Medicines - a testament to mankind's quest for wellness throughout history. Pulmonaria and Lungwort grace Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 130v like guardians watching over respiratory health while Evening Primrose blooms on plate 73 from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee - an ode to nature's ability to bring balance. Sage and Bupleurum stand tall in Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 122v as symbols of wisdom and vitality; their essence captured in ink strokes centuries ago. Witness the artistry behind healing as G. Humphrey's Mixing a Recipe for Corns depicts an age-old practice still relevant today - finding solace in natural remedies. The journey continues with Xyris and Spearwort showcased on Ms Fr. FVVI#1fol132r; their presence reminding us that even lesser-known herbs hold great potential for well-being. Filipendula graces Ms Fr. FVVI#1f132v alongside Fistularia and Faseolus - a trio representing the diversity of herbal medicine, each with a unique story to tell.