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Hanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs, ca. 1800. Creator: UnknownHanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs, ca. 1800. Hanumans mighty tail carries his army
Verbena or Vervain, 1947. Drought-resistant plant valued in butterfly gardening with longstanding use in herbalism and folk medicine, usually as an herbal tea
Bharata Shoots at Hanuman as He Flies Over with the Medicinal Herbs (recto)... c1850. Creator: UnknownBharata Shoots at Hanuman as He Flies Over with the Medicinal Herbs (recto), Hanuman Lands with the Medicinal Herbs (verso), Scenes from the Story of the Burning of Lanka
Hanuman Carrying the Mountain of Medicinal Herbs (left); Rama Battles Ravana (right)... 10th centur Creator: UnknownHanuman Carrying the Mountain of Medicinal Herbs (left); Rama Battles Ravana (right), Architectural Panel with Ramayana (Adventures of Rama) Scenes (image 1 of 6), 10th century
Ashinaga Applying Moxa Treatment, Mid- to late 19th century. Creator: Hokkyo SessaiAshinaga Applying Moxa Treatment, Mid- to late 19th century
The Quack Doctor, after 1763. Creator: Pietro LonghiThe Quack Doctor, after 1763
A Visit to the Doctor; A Doctor Examining Urine, 1660-1665. Creator: Gerrit DouA Visit to the Doctor; A Doctor Examining Urine, 1660-1665
A Cheyenne Peyote leader, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff CurtisA Cheyenne Peyote leader, c1927. Man, three-quarter length, seated, facing left
Thorn Apple, Germander and Purple Toadflax, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Datura Turcarum; II Polium folys & facie Lavendulae; III Linaria purpureo vislacea elatior; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Theatrum Botanicum, the Theatre of Plants or An Universal and Compleat Herball. 1640. Creator: UnknownTheatrum Botanicum, the Theatre of Plants or An Universal and Compleat Herball. 1640
The Gatherer of Simples, c. 1880. Creator: George FullerThe Gatherer of Simples, c. 1880. Old woman gathering medicinal herbs
Herbarius - Gart der gesuntheit - Hortus sanitatis, 1485. Creator: Hans SchonspergerHerbarius - Gart der gesuntheit - Hortus sanitatis, 1485
Squawroot (Conopholis americana), 1919. Creator: Mary Vaux WalcottSquawroot (Conopholis americana), 1919
James Hyatt Inhaling Chlorine Gas, 1850-55. Creator: Peter WellingJames Hyatt Inhaling Chlorine Gas, 1850-55
Hanuman Revives Rama and Lakshmana with Medicinal Herbs... Ramayana series, ca. 1790Hanuman Revives Rama and Lakshmana with Medicinal Herbs: Illustrated folio from a dispersed Ramayana series, ca. 1790
The Bakers Cart, 1656. Creator: Jean MichelinThe Bakers Cart, 1656
Astruc, (1684-1766), 1830. Creator: UnknownAstruc, (1684-1766), 1830. Jean Astruc (1684-1766) Professor of medicine in Montpellier and Paris who wrote the first great treatise on syphilis and venereal diseases
Aesculapius, 1830. Creator: UnknownAesculapius, 1830. Aesculapius, hero and god of medicine in ancient Greek mythology. Son of Apollo. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J
Cinchona. The Caribbean Jesuits Bark, 1801. Creator: UnknownCinchona. The Caribbean Jesuits Bark, 1801. Cinchona, source of the anti-malarial remedy quinine, from Encyclopaedia Londinensis, published by John Wilkes c1796-1828
The Botanical Gardens, Chelsea, 1790, (c1876). Creator: UnknownThe Botanical Gardens, Chelsea, 1790, (c1876). Chelsea Physic Garden was established as the Apothecaries Garden in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries to grow medicinal plants
Teheran. Epicier Droguiste Sur La Place Royale, (Apothecary on the Royal Square), 1900. 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VIII". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]
Foxglove, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeFoxglove, 1877. Foxglove, (Digitalis) - herbaceous shrub with medicinal uses, the entire plant is toxic. From " Familiar Wild Flowers", figured and described by F. Edward Hulme, F.L.S
Dog-Rose, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeDog-Rose, 1877. Dog-Rose, (Rosa canina), climbing, wild rose and deciduous shrub, high in certain antioxidants. From " Familiar Wild Flowers", figured and described by F
Yellow Horned Poppy, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeYellow Horned Poppy, 1877. Yellow Horned Poppy, (Glaucium flavum) - summer flowering coastal plant, used medically. From " Familiar Wild Flowers", figured and described by F
Ground Ivy, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeGround Ivy, 1877. Ground Ivy, (Glechoma hederacea) - aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper, considered invasive in North America, used in traditional medicine
Toadflax, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeToadflax, 1877. Toadflax, (Linaria vulgaris) - a perennial wildflower used in folk medicine. From " Familiar Wild Flowers", figured and described by F. Edward Hulme, F.L.S. F.S.A
Comfrey, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeComfrey, 1877. Comfrey, (Symphytum officinale), a perennial flowering plant used in traditional and herbal medicine. From " Familiar Wild Flowers", figured and described by F
Hawthorn, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeHawthorn, 1877. Hawthorn, (Crataegus) a deciduous tree used in traditional and Chinese medicine. From " Familiar Wild Flowers", figured and described by F. Edward Hulme, F.L.S. F.S.A
Germander Speedwell, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeGermander Speedwell, 1877. Germander Speedwell, (Veronica chamaedrys) - a perennial flowering plant, used in traditional Austrian medicine
Periwinkle, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmePeriwinkle, 1877. Periwinkle, (Vinca) - herbaceous trailing plant with medicinal qualities. From " Familiar Wild Flowers", figured and described by F. Edward Hulme, F.L.S. F.S.A
Dead-Nettle - Red & White, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeDead-Nettle - Red & White, 1877. Dead-Nettle, (Lamium purpureum) herbaceous plant used in biochemistry and white Dead-nettle, (Lamium album) also with chemical properties
Scarlet Poppy, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeScarlet Poppy, 1877. Scarlet Poppy, (Papaver). Ancient Egyptian doctors recommended eating poppy seeds to relieve pain as they contain small quantities of both morphine and codeine
Burdock, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeBurdock, 1877. Burdock, (Arctium) - biennial plant, the taproot can be harvested, used in traditional Chinese medicine. From " Familiar Wild Flowers", figured and described by F
Cowslip, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeCowslip, 1877. Cowslip, (Primula veris) - herbaceous perennial wildflower with chemical properties, recommended only for topical use
Lesser Celandine, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeLesser Celandine, 1877. Lesser Celandine, (Ficaria verna) a perennial flowering plant with heart shaped leaves. Used as a herbal remedy, considered an invasive species and poisonous if ingested raw
Primrose, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmePrimrose, 1877. Primrose, (Primula vulgaris), a perennial evergreen plant, both flowers and leaves are edible. Contains small amounts of saponins, and was given for colds
Silver-Weed, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeSilver-Weed, 1877. Silver-Weed, (Argentina anserina) - herbaceous perennial flowering plant with medicinal properties. It was also used to ward off witches and evil spirits
Hepatica nobilis, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)Hepatica nobilis, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold), pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold), illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub
Nerium Oleander, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)Nerium Oleander, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)
Marsh Marigold, March Violet and Spring Gentian, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Caltha palustris flore multiplici; II Viola martia canina; III Gentianella minima verna flore coeruleo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Hippoglossum, Cowslip and Sanicle / Snakeroot, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Hippoglossum; II Primula veris anglicana flore pleno; III Sanicula montana altera; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Snakes Head Fritillary, Wild Garlic and Tulip, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Fritillaria iuncifolijs; II Allium ursinum; III Tulipa viridis coloris; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Late Hyacinth and Star-Of-Bethlehem, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Hyacinthus Serotinus obsoleto colore; II Ornithogalum lactum maximum; III Ornithogalum Spicatum maximum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Creeping Bugle, Spring Vetch and Red Campion, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Consolida media (Ajuga repens); II Orobus Pannonicus (Lathyrus vernus); III Lychnis Sylvestris (Silene dioica); Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Chili Pepper [Nightshade Family], from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Piper Indicum rotun dum maximum; II Piper minimum Siliguis rotundis; Brought from the Americas by mid C16th but only then as an ornamental plan
Fire Lily and Viola, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Lilium cruentum flore pleno; One of the lilies which produces bulbils in its leaf axils, its a hybridized form from the original alpine wild flower; II Viola erecta flore coeruleo; III Viola erecta
Canterbury Bells, and Corn Cockles, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Medium flore purpurea; II Pseudomelantoium flore rubescente; III Pseudo melantbium flore albo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg