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Gentian, Gentiana lutea
Gentian, Gentiana lutea. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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Adolph Gentian Gentiana Gustav Herbal Hermann Koehlers Kohler Lutea Medicinal Medizinal Pflanzen Pabst
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts Gentian, Gentiana lutea, a beautiful and historically significant medicinal plant. The image is based on a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's "Medicinal Plants," edited by Gustav Pabst, published in Germany in 1887. The Gentian is shown in exquisite detail, with its vibrant yellow flowers and distinctive, tall, and slender stem. Gentian, also known as the Yellow Gentian, is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has been used in herbal medicine for centuries due to its bitter taste and therapeutic properties. The plant contains gentianin and gentiopicrin, which are believed to stimulate the production of digestive enzymes and promote the appetite. Gentian was also used traditionally to treat various digestive disorders, including dyspepsia, flatulence, and loss of appetite. The botanical illustration captures the plant's intricate details, from the veins on its leaves to the delicate petals of its flowers. The use of chromolithography, a printing technique that involves the transfer of color from separate lithographic stones, results in a rich and vibrant image that showcases the plant's true beauty. This print is a testament to the importance of botanical illustration in the history of medicine. It not only serves as a visual record of the plant but also provides valuable information about its identification and therapeutic uses. The Gentian, with its striking appearance and medicinal properties, continues to fascinate and inspire researchers and herbalists alike.
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