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Kamala tree, Mallotus philippensis
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Kamala tree, Mallotus philippensis
Kamala tree, Mallotus philippensis (Rottlera tinctoria). 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 Kamala Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Sammtlicher Tinctoria Willibald
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Kamala tree, scientifically known as Mallotus philippensis, also referred to as Rottlera tinctoria. The tree is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. The Kamala tree is renowned for its medicinal and herbal properties, making it an essential component of traditional Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine. The tree is characterized by its tall, branching trunk and glossy, green leaves. The most striking feature of the Kamala tree is its vibrant red fruits, which are used extensively in traditional medicine. The fruits are rich in anthraquinones, which give them their deep red color and are responsible for their medicinal properties. The Kamala tree has been used in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including dysentery, diarrhea, and skin diseases. The tree's bark is used as a purgative, while the roots are used to treat fever and jaundice. The red fruits are used to treat wounds, skin diseases, and as a dye. This beautiful and intricately detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The atlas was a comprehensive guide to medical and pharmaceutical plants, featuring high-quality illustrations to aid in the identification and study of these valuable natural resources. This particular engraving showcases the Kamala tree in all its glory, highlighting its distinctive features and medicinal properties.
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