Pharmacopeia Collection

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

Coffee plant, Coffea arabica, with flowers, beans and seeds. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Edouard Winklers Getreue Abbildung aller in der Pharmacopoea (True Pictures of Pharmacopeia)

Frankincense, illustration from Koehlers Medicinal Plants
DGC398021 Frankincense, illustration from Koehlers Medicinal Plants, published in 1887 (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latin botanical name)

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

Pedanius Dioscorides, C. 40 To 90Ad. Greek Physician, Pharmacologist And Botanist. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Gallo-Roman Pharmacy C016 / 8799
2nd century AD relief from Grand Gaul, depicting a Gallo-Roman pharmacist (a woman) brewing medicinal plants in a cauldron which she stirs with a ladle

Pedanius Dioscorides, Greek physician C015 / 1546
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

18th century pharmacopoeia, title page
18th century pharmacopoeia. Title page for a book providing directions for the preparations of drugs (a pharmacopoeia), published in France in 1742

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"Exploring the Rich World of Pharmacopeia: A Journey Through Ancient Texts and Botanical Illustrations" Step into the fascinating world of pharmacopeia, where ancient texts and intricate botanical illustrations come together to unveil the secrets of medicinal plants. In a 19th-century Iranian book, we find ourselves immersed in the works of Pedanius Dioscorides, a Greek physician and botanist from the 1st century AD. The pages reveal an array of captivating images. At first glance, an illustration captures our attention - an ass stands tall at the top while a horse graces the bottom. Mirza Baqir's skilled hand brings these animals to life as they symbolize different aspects within this realm. Moving on, we encounter another masterpiece depicting Coffea arabica, commonly known as coffee plant. Its delicate flowers, beans, and seeds showcase its significance in traditional medicine. Our eyes then wander towards frankincense - a mystical resin with healing properties that has been used for centuries. The illustration beautifully portrays this precious substance derived from various trees. As we delve deeper into Dioscorides' work, we stumble upon intriguing creatures such as hippopotamus and sea sheep alongside three varieties of sea dog. These depictions remind us that pharmacopeia encompasses not only plants but also animal-based remedies. Amongst unidentified flora lies a balsam tree called Commiphora – its image capturing our imagination with its unique features waiting to be explored further. Next up are two varieties of Sweet flag (Acorus calamus), their vibrant colors inviting us to discover their potential uses in ancient medicine. Gladdon or Iris foetidissima appears next; three distinct variations showcasing nature's diversity within this species. Each holds valuable properties waiting to be harnessed by healers throughout history. Nardostachys jatamansi introduces itself through three types of Nard depicted in stunning detail by Mirza Baqir.