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European wild ginger or hazelwort, Asarum europaeum
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European wild ginger or hazelwort, Asarum europaeum
European wild ginger or hazelwort, Asarum europaeum. 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 Asarum Europaeum Gewachse Ginger Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Sammtlicher Wild Willibald Asarabacca Spikenard
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the European wild ginger or hazelwort, Asarum europaeum, as it was depicted in Dr. Willibald Artus's comprehensive botanical handbook, Sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The European wild ginger, also known as Asarabacca or spikenard, is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial native to Europe and parts of Asia. Its distinctive heart-shaped leaves, with their wavy edges and prominent midribs, are arranged in a rosette at the base of the plant, while its small, inconspicuous flowers bloom in the leaf axils. European wild ginger has a long history of medicinal use, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. It was valued for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties, and was commonly used to treat conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, and gastrointestinal disorders. The plant's rhizomes were also used as a substitute for true ginger in cooking and baking. The intricate engraving captures the delicate details of the European wild ginger's leaves, veins, and stems, as well as the subtle shading and coloration that bring the image to life. The meticulous attention to detail in this botanical illustration is a testament to the skill and artistry of the engraver and the dedication of Dr. Artus to documenting the natural world for scientific and medicinal purposes.
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