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Annual mercury, Mercurialis annua, and dog
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Annual mercury, Mercurialis annua, and dog
Annual mercury, Mercurialis annua, and dog mercury, Mercurialis perrenis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557. This from a 17th century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, with captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and in English manuscript
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Adam Annua Annual Captions Edition Herb Herbal Krauterbuch Latin Lonicer Mercury Pirate Sylvestris Woodblock Woodcut Mercurialis
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This exquisite handcoloured woodblock engraving is taken from the botanical masterpiece, "Krauterbuch," or Herbal, by the renowned German botanist and physician, Adam Lonicer. The illustration features two distinct Mercurialis species, the Annual Mercury, Mercurialis annua, and the Dog Mercury, Mercurialis perennis. Both plants belong to the spurge family and were highly valued in traditional medicine for their therapeutic properties. Annual Mercury, also known as Common Mercury or Corn Cockle, is depicted in its full splendor, with its characteristic lobed leaves and small, white or pink flowers. The plant was used for various medicinal purposes, including the treatment of wounds, inflammations, and as an emmenagogue. Dog Mercury, also known as Dog's Mercury or Mercurialis sylvestris, is shown with its slender, creeping stems and kidney-shaped leaves. This herb was used to alleviate pain, swelling, and inflammation, particularly in the joints and muscles. The engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the botanical illustrators of the time. The image is adorned with intricate foliage and decorative elements, adding to its aesthetic appeal. This particular print is from a 17th-century pirate edition or atlas of the original Krauterbuch illustrations. The captions accompanying the image are written in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, and English manuscript, reflecting the international reach and influence of botanical knowledge during this period.
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