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Quina, Cinchona calisaya
Quina, Cinchona calisaya. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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Adolph Cinchona Drug Gustav Herbal Hermann Koehlers Kohler Malaria Medicinal Medizinal Pflanzen Pabst Calisaya Quina
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the exquisite Quina print from Media Storehouse's collection of Photographic Prints, sourced from the esteemed archive of Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning chromolithograph depicts the Quina plant, Cinchona calisaya, illustrated by Walther Muller for Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, published in Germany in 1887. With its rich, vibrant colors and intricate detail, this print is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Perfect for adding a touch of history and botanical charm to your home or office space, this print is available through Media Storehouse's Rights Managed licensing, ensuring you the highest quality reproduction and the legal right to use it in a variety of personal and commercial projects.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Quina, Cinchona calisaya: A Botanical Treasure in the Fight Against Malaria This stunning chromolithograph depicts Quina, or Cinchona calisaya, a plant that has played a significant role in the history of medicine. Discovered in the Andes Mountains of South America in the 17th century, Quina bark was first used by indigenous people to alleviate fever symptoms. European explorers later identified it as an effective treatment for malaria, a disease that had been plaguing Europeans in the colonies. The botanical illustration, created by Walther Muller for Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, provides a detailed and accurate representation of the Quina plant. The vibrant colors and intricate details showcase the beauty and complexity of this important medicinal plant. Quina contains alkaloids, including quinine, which interfere with the malaria parasite's ability to invade red blood cells. Quinine was the first effective treatment for malaria and remained the primary therapy until the mid-20th century. Today, it is still used to treat malaria in certain circumstances, and derivatives of quinine are used to treat other conditions, such as leg cramps and certain heart rhythm disorders. This historical image serves as a reminder of the importance of botanical discoveries in the development of medical treatments. The Quina plant, with its rich history and medicinal properties, continues to be a valuable resource in the fight against malaria and other diseases.
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