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Calumba, Jateorhiza palmata
Calumba, Jateorhiza palmata (Menispermum palmatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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Artus Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Palmata Palmatum Sammtlicher Willibald
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts Calumba, scientifically known as Jateorhiza palmata, also referred to as Menispermum palmatum. The image is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus's comprehensive Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. Calumba, a native of tropical America, is a climbing shrub or small tree, characterized by its palmately lobed leaves. The plant is known for its medicinal properties and has been used traditionally in various indigenous systems of medicine for the treatment of ailments such as dysentery, diarrhea, and fever. The active ingredient, jateorhizine, is a quinolizidine alkaloid that exhibits anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antispasmodic properties. The intricate details of the Calumba plant are beautifully captured in this engraving, with its lobed leaves, tendrils, and flowers depicted with great precision. The hand-coloring adds a vibrant touch to the image, making it an aesthetically pleasing representation of the plant. The engraving serves as a testament to the meticulous work of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the 19th century, who dedicated themselves to documenting the natural world for scientific and medicinal purposes. This image is an essential addition to any collection of historical botanical illustrations, providing a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the past and the importance of natural medicines in traditional healing practices.
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