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Santonica or wormseed, Artemisia cina
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Santonica or wormseed, Artemisia cina
Santonica or wormseed, Artemisia cina. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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Adolph Artemisia Gustav Herbal Hermann Koehlers Kohler Medicinal Medizinal Pflanzen Pabst Cina Wormseed
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Santonica, or Artemisia cina, is a small, herbaceous plant belonging to the daisy family, Asteraceae. This exquisite chromolithograph depicts the plant in all its intricate detail, capturing the delicate beauty of its slender stems, fern-like leaves, and tiny yellow-green flowers. Originally native to the Mediterranean region, Santonica has been widely used in traditional herbal medicine for centuries. The plant's common name, "wormseed," stems from its historical use as a deworming agent for livestock. However, its medicinal properties extend far beyond this application. In ancient Greece, Santonica was known for its ability to aid digestion and relieve digestive disorders. It was also used to treat various skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis. In traditional Chinese medicine, the plant was used to treat fever, dysentery, and diarrhea. The illustration of Santonica in this chromolithograph is taken from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, published in Germany in 1887. The meticulous attention to detail in this botanical illustration allows us to appreciate the plant's complex structure and unique features. The vibrant colors and intricate shading bring the plant to life, making it a valuable addition to any botanical collection. Today, Santonica continues to be studied for its potential medicinal properties, particularly in the area of antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. Its use in modern herbal medicine is a testament to the enduring value of traditional knowledge and the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
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