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Kousso Collection

Kousso, also known as Hagenia abyssinica, is a traditional medicinal plant native to East Africa

Background imageKousso Collection: African redwood, Hagenia abyssinica (Brayera anthelmintica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving

African redwood, Hagenia abyssinica (Brayera anthelmintica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4563669 African redwood, Hagenia abyssinica (Brayera anthelmintica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Background imageKousso Collection: African redwood, kusso or koso, Hagenia abyssinica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a

African redwood, kusso or koso, Hagenia abyssinica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration
FLO4982743 African redwood, kusso or koso, Hagenia abyssinica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Background imageKousso Collection: African redwood or kousso, Hagenia abyssinica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by

African redwood or kousso, Hagenia abyssinica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller
FLO4990533 African redwood or kousso, Hagenia abyssinica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst

Background imageKousso Collection: DDE-90020330

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Northeast Mount Kenya National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in the highlands of central Kenya, Africa. The mountain forest consists mainly of Kosso or Rosewood trees ( Hagenia abyssinica)

Background imageKousso Collection: DDE-90020329

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Northeast Mount Kenya National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in the highlands of central Kenya, Africa. The mountain forest consists mainly of Kosso or Rosewood trees (Hagenia abyssinica)

Background imageKousso Collection: African redwood or kousso, Hagenia abyssinica

African redwood or kousso, Hagenia abyssinica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Background imageKousso Collection: African redwood, kusso or koso, Hagenia abyssinica

African redwood, kusso or koso, Hagenia abyssinica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

Background imageKousso Collection: African redwood, Hagenia abyssinica

African redwood, Hagenia abyssinica (Brayera anthelmintica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Background imageKousso Collection: Hagenia Forest, Mountain Gorilla Habitat (Gorilla gorilla beringei), Virunga Volcanoes, Rwanda

Hagenia Forest, Mountain Gorilla Habitat (Gorilla gorilla beringei), Virunga Volcanoes, Rwanda, Africa
AW-6811 Hagenia Forest, Mountain Gorilla Habitat (Gorilla gorilla beringei) Virunga Volcanoes, Rwanda, Africa Hagenia abyssinica Adrian Warren Please note that prints are for personal display

Background imageKousso Collection: Hagenia Forest, Mountain Gorilla Habitat (Gorilla gorilla beringei), Virunga Volcanoes, Rwanda

Hagenia Forest, Mountain Gorilla Habitat (Gorilla gorilla beringei), Virunga Volcanoes, Rwanda, Africa
AW-6809 Hagenia Forest, Mountain Gorilla Habitat (Gorilla gorilla beringei) Virunga Volcanoes, Rwanda, Africa Hagenia abyssinica Adrian Warren contact details: prints@ardea.com tel


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Kousso, also known as Hagenia abyssinica, is a traditional medicinal plant native to East Africa. Used for centuries by various cultures in the region, it has been valued for its ability to treat parasitic infections such as tapeworms. The dried flowers of the kousso plant are typically ground into a powder and consumed orally as a treatment for intestinal parasites. The active ingredient in kousso, called kosin or hagenine, works by paralyzing the worms and causing them to be expelled from the body. Although effective in treating certain types of parasitic infections, kousso should only be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional due to potential side effects and toxicity concerns. In some cases, excessive doses can lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and even more serious complications. Despite these risks, many people continue to rely on kousso as a natural alternative to conventional medications for parasite infestations. Its long history of use in traditional medicine speaks to its enduring popularity and perceived effectiveness among those who seek out natural remedies.