Strychnos Collection

Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica
5855053 Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica; (add.info.: Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured botanical illustration engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Snakewood, Strychnos colubrina 1, and sebesten, Cordia sebestana 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving
FLO4574470 Snakewood, Strychnos colubrina 1, and sebesten, Cordia sebestana 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children)

White flowered poison nut, Strychnos nux vomica
5856662 White flowered poison nut, Strychnos nux vomica by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered poison nut or vomic nut, Strychnos nux vomica)

Curare, Strychnos toxifera. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Strychnine tree or poison nut, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured lithograph by A.M. Traice from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

Strychnine tree and ginseng root
Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica 1, with fruit in section a, grain b, flower c, and ginseng, Panax quinquefolius 2, with flower d, root e, dried root f

St. Ignatius bean, Strychnos ignatii. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Poison nut, Strychnos nux-vomica
Poison nut or kuchila, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Strychnos nux vomica, strychnine tree
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London

Strychnos toxifera, strychnos vine
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London

Strychnos ignatii, St. Ignatiuss bean
Plate 46 from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Strychnos Nux-Vomica
Strychnine, or Poison-Nut, or Vomic Nut the Source of Curare

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Strychnos, also known as the poison nut or strychnine tree, is a fascinating plant with a dark reputation. Its white flowered appearance may deceive you, but within lies a deadly secret. Strychnos nux-vomica, commonly referred to as the St. Ignatius bean, contains strychnine - a potent neurotoxin. Curare, derived from Strychnos toxifera, is another intriguing substance associated with this genus of plants. Used by indigenous tribes in South America for centuries as a paralyzing agent during hunting activities and even in warfare. The combination of the strychnine tree and ginseng root creates an interesting blend of medicinal properties. While one brings danger and toxicity, the other offers vitality and rejuvenation. Despite its lethal nature, Strychnos ignatii has found its place in traditional medicine as well. The St. Ignatius bean possesses unique alkaloids that have been utilized for various therapeutic purposes throughout history. It's important to note that while these plants hold significant medical potential when used responsibly under professional guidance; their misuse can lead to severe consequences due to their toxic nature. Strychnos encompasses several species with diverse characteristics ranging from poisonous nuts to beans used medicinally across different cultures worldwide.