Medicinal Collection

The Physician Curing Fantasy. Anonymous engraved French broadsheet of the 17th century
BROADSHEET, 17th CENTURY. The Physician Curing Fantasy. Anonymous engraved French broadsheet of the 17th century, an amusing travesty on the idea that wisdom can be imbibed

English oak or pedunculate oak, Quercus robur (Quercus pedunculata). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants

Soursop, Annona muricata
Soursop, graviola or guyabano tree, Annona muricata, Corossol a fruit herisse. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar

Common oak tree, Quercus robur. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Myristica sp. nutmeg
Plate 73 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Juniper tree, Juniperus communis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

White willow or golden willow, Salix alba. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Geo Roes Irish Whisky
This advert extols the medicinal benefits of whisky quoting the British Medical Journal for authority

Dolly of the Chop House
Wily owner of the chop house in Queen s-head-passage, London, Dollys fame was such that she is remembered in print. Here she pours herself a medicinal drop of something

Wheat or bread wheat, Triticum vulgare. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Juniperus communis, juniper
Plate 53 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Maidenhair tree leaves (Ginkgo biloba) on rock. This unique tree is named after the golden hue its leaves turn in autumn. An extract from the leaves in used in herbal medicine

Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Lavandin - Lavender - with single Sunflower. Lavender properties: anti-infective, spasmolytic, analgesic
WAT-13965 Lavandin - Lavender - with single Sunflower. Sault, Vaucluse, France. Lavandula latifolia X lavandula Lavender properties: anti-infective, spasmolytic, analgesic, local anesthetic

Olea sp. olive
Plate 75 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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

Star Anise
PPG-1434 STAR ANISE - close-up of seeds China Illicium verum This spice is the source of Shikimic acid from which the drug Tamiflu is made

(Panax quinquefolium). Colored engraving, American, c1818
BOTANY: GINSENG (Panax quinquefolium). Colored engraving, American, c1818

Pink-flowered Chinese alpinia with dark green leaves, Alpinia chinensis rose.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Sea Island Cotton, Gossypium barbadense. Colour plate by David Blair, F.L.S. from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen, Medicinal Plants Vol 1 (Nos. 1-69) Ranunculace to Anacardiace? Date: 1880

Lime or linden tree, Tilia ulmifolia. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Frankincense, luban tree, or olibanum-tree, Boswellia sacra (Boswellia carterii). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Hanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs, ca. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Hanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs, ca. 1800. Hanumans mighty tail carries his army

yarrow
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Salvia officinalis, Common Sage plant

Deaths Laboratory. American cartoon, 1906, by Edward Windsor Kemble on the dangers of patent medicine
PATENT MEDICINE CARTOON. Deaths Laboratory. American cartoon, 1906, by Edward Windsor Kemble on the dangers of patent medicine and advertisers spurious claims to lure customers

Ergot of rye, Claviceps purpurea. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Children under a sunlamp, 1960 C016 / 2693
Phototherapy. Children sitting under a sun lamp. Such lamps have a very bright, broad spectrum output. At the longer wavelength end of the spectrum (red and infrared)

POTAWATOMI MEDICINE STICK. Stick containing many recipes for medicinal cures, used by the Potawatomi tribe in Michigan

Grapevine with grapes, Vitis vinifera. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Black poplar tree, Populus nigra. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Sesame, Sesamum indicum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Black cumin, Nigella sativa, and love-in-a-mist, Nigella damascena. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Jimson weed, Datura stramonium. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Indigo or nil, Indigofera tinctoria. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Terebinth or turpentine tree, Pistacia terebinthus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

Tea plant, Camellia sinensis (Camellia thea). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Centella, Indian pennywort or gotu kola, Centella asiatica (Hydrocotyle asiatica). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Hearts ease, Viola tricolor. Close up
2220 Hearts ease, Viola tricolor. Close up

common oat
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Lemon tree and fruit, Citrus limon (Citrus limonum). Chromolithograph by E. Gunther after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Cocoa or cacao bean, Theobroma cacao. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Scotch fir, Pinus sylvestris. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Curare, Chondrodendron tomentosum
Curare, Parreira brava or abutua, Chondrodendron tomentosum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants

Verbena or Vervain, 1947. Drought-resistant plant valued in butterfly gardening with longstanding use in herbalism and folk medicine, usually as an herbal tea

Crocus sativa, saffron
Plate 93 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Butterfly Pea flower - This is the purple variety. In India seeds and roots used as a purgative
DH-3573 Butterfly Pea flower - This is the purple variety. In India seeds and roots used as a purgative and roots as a cathartic and diuretic

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"Unlocking the Medicinal Secrets of Nature: From Nutmeg to Juniper" Discover the hidden treasures of nature's medicine cabinet with these powerful plants and trees. Myristica sp. Nutmeg, known for its aromatic flavor, holds medicinal properties that aid digestion and relieve pain. English oak or pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) offers a wealth of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory effects and support for cardiovascular health. White willow or golden willow (Salix alba) has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for pain relief due to its salicylate content, similar to aspirin. The juniper tree (Juniperus communis) boasts antimicrobial properties and is often utilized in traditional medicine for urinary tract infections. The common oak tree (Quercus robur), renowned for its majestic presence, provides therapeutic benefits such as reducing inflammation and promoting healthy skin. Geo Roes Irish Whisky adds a touch of warmth while wheat or bread wheat (Triticum vulgare) brings nourishment to our bodies. Fig (Ficus carica), not only deliciously sweet but also rich in fiber and essential minerals like potassium, supports digestive health. Maidenhair tree leaves from Ginkgo biloba enhance cognitive function and improve blood circulation. Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace from Myristica offer both culinary delights and potential medicinal uses such as relieving nausea or soothing indigestion. Lavandin-Lavender with single Sunflower presents an enchanting combination that harnesses lavender's diverse healing properties - anti-infective, spasmolytic, analgesic - providing calmness amidst life's chaos. Lastly, let us not forget the juniper berries from Juniperus communis which possess diuretic qualities aiding kidney function while adding a unique flavor profile to various dishes. Nature truly holds remarkable remedies within its grasp; it is up to us to explore and appreciate the medicinal wonders it offers.