Medicinal Collection (page 100)

Thorn apple seed pod. The thorn apple (Datura stramonium) is a poisonous plant of the nightshade family. It has been used in herbal medicine as a painkiller and to treat asthma

Columbine flowers. 17th century artwork of flowers from three columbine (Aquilegia sp.) plants. These plants are used in herbal medicine as diuretics (to encourage urination)

Self heal (Prunella vulgaris)
Self heal flower (Prunella vulgaris). This plant has a long history of use in herbal medicine, especially in the treatment of wounds, ulcers and sores

Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana)
Pokeweed fruits (Phytolacca americana) ripening. This plant contains toxins which are poisonous to mammals. It is used in herbal medicine to treat illnesses associated with a compromised immune

Chamomile flower (Chamaemelum nobile). The chamomile is valued for its medicinal properties. Infusions of the flowers are drunk for their sedative effects

Corydalis flowers (Corydalis ambigua). The roots of this medicinal plant are used for their sedative, narcotic (sleep-inducing) and painkilling (analgesic) effects

Minature Ladys Mantle (Alchemilla erythropoda)

Veronicastrum Fascination
Culvers root flowers (Veronicastrum virginicum Fascination )

Common comfrey (Symphytum officinale) flowers. Comfrey is a native to the UK and used in herbal medicine as a poultice for treating burns and wounds

Alfalfa seeds. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Alfafa (Medicago sativa) seeds. Alfalfa, also known as lucerne, is cultivated as an important forage crop (eaten by grazing livestock)

Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) with Dogs Mercury (Mercurialis perennis) below

Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) flowers
Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) flower spike. This plant is found mostly in damp wooded areas throughout the UK, and has been used in traditional herbal medicine as a tonic and stimulant

Garden angelica (Angelica archangelica). This plant is used in herbal medicine as a treatment for digestive disorders. It is also used as an ingredient in cakes and jams

Ginkgo leaves (Ginkgo biloba)
Maidenhair tree leaves (Ginkgo biloba). Extracts from this plant are used in herbal medicine to improve blood flow to most organs and tissues of the body, particularly to the brain

Male butterbur (Petasites hybridus)
Male butterbur flowers (Petasites hybridus). This plant has been used in traditional herbal medicine as a tonic and stimulant. Photographed in spring

Maidenhair leaf (Ginkgo biloba). The leaves from the maidenhair or Ginkgo tree are used in herbal medicine to improve blood circulation

Maidenhair leaves (Ginkgo biloba). The leaves from the maidenhair or Ginkgo tree are used in herbal medicine to improve blood circulation

Maidenhair tree leaf (Ginkgo biloba) with a raindrop on its surface. An extract from the leaves of this unique species of tree is commonly used in herbal medicine to improve circulation to the brain

Ephedrine molecule
Ephedrine. Computer graphic of a molecule of the drug ephedrine (C10.H15.N.O). The atoms (tubes) of the molecule are colour-coded: hydrogen (white), carbon (yellow), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (blue)

Morphine molecule
Morphine. Computer model of a molecule of morphine (C17.H19.N.O3). The atoms (tubes) of this drug are colour-coded: carbon (purple), oxygen (red), hydrogen (grey) and nitrogen (yellow)

Broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius) amongst grass. Leaves of this plant have traditionally been used as a remedy for stings from stinging nettles though the plants effectiveness has not been

Herbaceous periwinkle (Vinca herbacea)
Herbaceous periwinkle flowers (Vinca herbacea). Photographed in Greece, in spring

Wall germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) flowers. Germander is used in herbal medicine for digestive complaints, bronchitis, gout and nasal catarrh

MANDRAKE, c1500. With hornblowing herbalist and hound: drawing from a Northern Italian herbal, c1500

FOUR HUMORS: MELANCHOLIA. One of the four humors, Melancholia, according to physician Galen. Medieval manuscript illumination

HERBAL MEDICINE. Physicians gathering herbs: ms. illum. from a German herbal, c. 1200

LEEKS. Harvesting leeks for medicinal purposes. Illumination published in 1380

CHOLERA BROADSIDE, 1849. Broadside issued by the New York Sanatory Committee during the cholera epidemic of 1849

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) close-up of flowers, against blue background of glazed bowl

Arnica (Arnica montana) with Mont Blanc, (Highest mountain in Europe (4807 metres)), in background
ROG-13119 Arnica with Mont Blanc, (Highest mountain in Europe (4807 metres), in background France Arnica montana Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Echinacea in flower; garden variety: Echinacea purpurea doubledecker
ROG-12799 Echinacea in flower; garden variety: Echinacea purpurea doubledecker Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tibetan Goji berry or Wolf berry Lycium chinense. New superfruit with high levels of Vitamin C, from Ningxia, China
ROG-13492 Tibetan Goji berry or Wolf berry New superfruit with high levels of Vitamin C, from Ningxia, China. Lycium chinense Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum hirundinaria). Medicinal and toxic plant. Pyrenees. Spain
ROG-13237 Swallow-wort - Medicinal and toxic plant Pyrenees, Spain Vincetoxicum hirundinaria Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis) in flower. Widely used as a medicinal plant. Cevennes, France
ROG-13172 Birthwort - in flower. Widely used as a medicinal plant. Cevennes, France Aristolochia clematitis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis) in flower
ROG-13114 Marsh Mallow - in flower France Althaea officinalis Medicinal Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Water Forget-Me-Not ROG 9638 Myosotis secunda © Bob Gibbons / ARDEA LONDON
ROG-9638 WATER FORGET-ME-NOT Myosotis secunda Distribution: Europe, including the United Kingdom and Ireland. From Scandinavia south and east to north Africa and the Himalayas

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) in flower. Widely used herb in child-birth, Romania
ROG-13206 Motherwort - in flower. Widely used herb in child-birth Romania Leonurus cardiaca Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

French Lavender (Lavandula stoechas), Cyprus
ROG-13250 French Lavender Cyprus Lavandula stoechas Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Devil's Club (Oplopanax horridus) in flower; medicinally-active plant. Oregon
ROG-12985 Devil's Club - in flower medicinally-active plant. Oregon, USA Oplopanax horridus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Jatropha Tree - bark. Tree has medicinal properites, and seeds produce combustible oil which can used as an ecolgoical
WAT-14775 Jatropha Tree - bark. Komodo Island - Island Jatropha curca Tree has medicinal properites, and seeds produce combustible oil which can used as an ecolgoical biofuel M

Wild Arnica ( Arnica montana), medicinal plant; Piatra Craiulu Mountains National Park, Romania
ROG-13228 Wild Arnica - medicinal plant Piatra Craiulu Mountains National Park, Romania Arnica montana Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Water Forget-Me-Not ROG 3796A Myosotis scorpioides © Bob Gibbons / ARDEA LONDON
ROG-3796a Water FORGET-ME-NOT - in flower Myosotis scorpioides Distribution: Europe, including the United Kingdom and Ireland. From Scandinavia south and east to north Africa and the Himalayas

Open grazed degraded forest of the rare Argan tree, Argania spinosa = Argania sideroxylon
ROG-13569 Open grazed degraded forest of the rare Argan tree Rare endemic tree occurs in protected forest, Morocco. Argania spinosa Latin also Argania sideroxylon

Sutherlandia fruticosa - a shrubby legume, with many medicinal properties. South Africa
ROG-13029 Sutherlandia fruticosa - a shrubby legume, with many medicinal properties South Africa Sutherlandia fruticosa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fruits of the rare Argan tree, Argania spinosa = Argania sideroxylon. Rare endemic tree occurs in protected forest
ROG-13545 Fruits of the rare Argan tree Rare endemic tree occurs in protected forest, Morocco. Argania spinosa Latin also: Argania sideroxylon

Closeup bright red rose hips or haws on wild dog rose Rosa canina Cotswolds UK
MAB-848 Closeup bright red rose hips or haws on wild dog rose Cotswolds UK Rosa canina Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Stinging Nettles
LB-11076 Stinging NETTLE - mass at edge of path Urtica dioica Ian Beames Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Flowers of Frangipani Mombasa Kenya
MAB-1216 Flowers of Frangipani Mombasa Kenya Plumeria Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Unlocking the Medicinal Secrets of Nature: From Nutmeg to Juniper" Discover the hidden treasures of nature's medicine cabinet with these powerful plants and trees. Myristica sp. Nutmeg, known for its aromatic flavor, holds medicinal properties that aid digestion and relieve pain. English oak or pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) offers a wealth of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory effects and support for cardiovascular health. White willow or golden willow (Salix alba) has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for pain relief due to its salicylate content, similar to aspirin. The juniper tree (Juniperus communis) boasts antimicrobial properties and is often utilized in traditional medicine for urinary tract infections. The common oak tree (Quercus robur), renowned for its majestic presence, provides therapeutic benefits such as reducing inflammation and promoting healthy skin. Geo Roes Irish Whisky adds a touch of warmth while wheat or bread wheat (Triticum vulgare) brings nourishment to our bodies. Fig (Ficus carica), not only deliciously sweet but also rich in fiber and essential minerals like potassium, supports digestive health. Maidenhair tree leaves from Ginkgo biloba enhance cognitive function and improve blood circulation. Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace from Myristica offer both culinary delights and potential medicinal uses such as relieving nausea or soothing indigestion. Lavandin-Lavender with single Sunflower presents an enchanting combination that harnesses lavender's diverse healing properties - anti-infective, spasmolytic, analgesic - providing calmness amidst life's chaos. Lastly, let us not forget the juniper berries from Juniperus communis which possess diuretic qualities aiding kidney function while adding a unique flavor profile to various dishes. Nature truly holds remarkable remedies within its grasp; it is up to us to explore and appreciate the medicinal wonders it offers.