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Bay willow, Salix pentandra
Bay willow, Salix pentandra. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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Artus Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Salix Sammtlicher Willibald Willow
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Bay Willow, Salix pentandra, a beautiful and historically significant plant in the willow family. The Bay Willow, also known as the European Willow or Cranberry Willow, is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is easily identifiable by its long, slender, and flexible branches, which are often used for basket weaving and other crafts. The plant's leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin, and its small, red-purple fruit clusters add an attractive touch during the autumn season. The Bay Willow has been used for medicinal and therapeutic purposes for centuries. Its bark was traditionally used to make a salicylic acid-containing tea, which was used to alleviate pain and reduce fever. Salicylic acid is also the active ingredient in aspirin, making the Bay Willow a precursor to one of the most widely used medicines in the world. This stunning illustration is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The Hand-Atlas was a comprehensive and detailed botanical reference work, featuring over 1,000 handcoloured plates of medicinal and pharmaceutical plants. The meticulous attention to detail in this engraving is evident in the intricate depiction of the Bay Willow's leaves, branches, and fruit clusters, as well as the delicate shading and colouring. This beautiful and historic illustration is a testament to the importance of botanical research and the role it plays in advancing medical knowledge.
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