De Materia Medica Collection

Persian pharmacy, 13th century artwork
Persian pharmacy. 13th century Arabic artwork entitled The Preparation of Medicine from Honey. This image was produced in Baghdad, Iraq, whilst it was still part of the Persian Empire

GRAPEVINE, 1229. A grapevine from an Arabic manuscript of Dioscorides De Materia Medica, northern Iraq or Syria, 1229

Pedanius Dioscorides: physician, pharmacologist and botanist, the author of 'De Materia Medica' a 5 volume
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Identified in book as Top: an ass (Equus hemionus), Bottom: a horse (Equus caballus). After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as, from top: Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), a sea sheep, and three varieties of sea dog. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek

The plant at top unidentified in book. BELOW: Balsam tree. Commiphora. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as two varieties of Sweet flag. Acorus calamus. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as three varieties of Gladdon (Iris foetidissima). After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as three types of Nard (Nardostachys jatamansi). After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as two varieties of tamarisk tree (Tamarix gallica). After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as papyrus (Papyrus antiquorum). After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Unidentified trees. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician and botanist Pedanius Dioscoridess 1st century AD work De Materia Medica; Artwork

Identified in book as a Fig tree (Ficus carica). After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as: Top: Citron (Citrus medica), Bottom: European or common pear (Pyrus communis). After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as various fish including a sardine, sea gudgeon and tuna. Also a sea gudgeon in the stomach of a pig. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek

Identified in book as: Top: Black Pepper (Piper nigrum), Margin: White Pepper, Bottom: Ginger (Zingiber official). After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek

Identified in book as two varieties of wormwood. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as two varieties of pine thistle. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as three types of thyme. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

A selection of plants, including aquatic plants. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as European red raspberry. Rubus idaeus. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as Oleander. Nerium oleander. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as TOP: Evening primrose. Oenothera biennis. BOTTOM: Melancholy thistle. Cirsium heterophyllum. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek

Identified in book as Grapevine. Vitis vinifera. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

Identified in book as Arabian balsam tree. Commiphora gileadensis. After an illustration by Mirza Baqir in a 19th century Iranian book of Greek physician

BOTANY: HERBAL PLANTS. Ladys bedstraw (left), cranesbill (center), and geranium (right). Painting from a 7th century Greek manuscript of Pedanius Dioscorides De Materia Medica

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Pedanius Dioscorides, Ancient Greek physician and botanist, studying plants while travelling with the Roman army. Dioscorides worked as a surgeon in the Roman army at the time of the Emperor Nero

Pedanius Dioscorides, Greek physician
Pedanius Dioscorides, Ancient Greek physician. Dioscorides worked as a surgeon in the Roman army at the time of the Emperor Nero during the first century AD

Dioscorides, Ancient Greek physician
Dioscorides sculpture by a pond. The Ancient Greek physician Pedanius Dioscorides (c.40-c.90 AD) worked as a surgeon in the Roman army

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Discover the rich history of Persian pharmacy through the exquisite 13th-century artwork found in 'De Materia Medica. ' This ancient manuscript takes us back to a time when knowledge of medicinal plants and their healing properties was highly valued. In GRAPEVINE, 1229, we witness a grapevine depicted in an Arabic manuscript from northern Iraq or Syria, showcasing Dioscorides' extensive research. The intricate illustrations by Mirza Baqir in a 19th-century Iranian book bring to life various animals and plants mentioned in this renowned work. From an ass and horse to a hippopotamus and sea creatures, these depictions offer glimpses into the diverse world of natural remedies. Amongst them are unidentified trees, a Balsam tree known as Commiphora, two varieties of Sweet flag (Acorus calamus), three types of Gladdon (Iris foetidissima), and two varieties of tamarisk tree (Tamarix gallica). Even papyrus is featured alongside other mysterious flora. As we delve deeper into this captivating collection, we unravel the wisdom passed down from Greek physician Pedanius Dioscorides' De Materia Medica.