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Black pepper or murich, Piper nigrum
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Black pepper or murich, Piper nigrum
Black pepper or murich, Piper nigrum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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Apothecary Bentley Blair Hanhart Herbal Medicinal Nigrum Pepper Piper Spice Trimen
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This handcoloured lithograph depicts Black Pepper, or Piper nigrum, a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, native to South India and Southeast Asia. The plant is widely cultivated for its fruit, known as peppercorns, which have been used as a spice and a medicinal ingredient for thousands of years. The illustration is based on a botanical drawing by David Blair and was published in Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, a comprehensive work on the medicinal properties of various plants, published in London in 1880. The lithograph was produced by Hanhart, a renowned German lithography studio known for its high-quality botanical prints. Black pepper is one of the most commonly used spices in the world, with a pungent, warm, and slightly sweet flavor. The peppercorns are harvested while still unripe and dried under the sun, which causes the pepper to develop its characteristic spiciness. The spice has a long and rich history, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient civilizations in India, China, and Egypt. Black pepper was highly valued for its medicinal properties as well as its culinary uses. It was believed to have various health benefits, including the ability to aid digestion, relieve pain, and even prevent the spread of the plague. In traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, black pepper was used to treat a range of conditions, including respiratory issues, fever, and joint pain. The intricately detailed illustration showcases the various parts of the pepper plant, including the vine, leaves, flowers, and fruit. The vibrant colors and precise shading bring the plant to life, making it a beautiful addition to any botanical collection.
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