Silver fir, Abies alba

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Silver fir, Abies alba

Silver fir, Abies alba (Pinus picea). 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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Abies Alba Artus Cone Conifer Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Picea Pine Pinus Sammtlicher Willibald

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1. Title: A Noble Evergreen: Silver Fir (Abies alba) in Hand-Atlas Sammtlicher Medizinisch-Pharmaceutischer Gewachse, 1876 This handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the majestic Silver Fir tree (Abies alba), as it was depicted in Dr. Willibald Artus's comprehensive botanical publication, Handbook of all Medical-Pharmaceutical Plants, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The Silver Fir, a coniferous evergreen, is also known by its former taxonomic name, Pinus picea. The intricately detailed illustration highlights the tree's distinctive features, including its long, slender needles, which are arranged in two rows and measure between 1.5 to 3 cm in length. The cones, which are not visible in this image, are oval-shaped and measure around 10 cm long. The Silver Fir is native to the mountainous regions of Central Europe, the Alps, and the Carpathians. The Silver Fir was highly valued in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic uses. Its needles were used to prepare a tea that was believed to help alleviate respiratory ailments, such as bronchitis and coughs. The tree's sap was used to treat wounds, while its bark was used to make a poultice for treating skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. The meticulous craftsmanship of this handcoloured copperplate engraving is evident in the delicate shading and attention to detail, which brings the Silver Fir to life. The illustration serves as a testament to the rich botanical knowledge of the time and the importance of plants in traditional medicine. This beautifully preserved image is a valuable addition to any botanical, medical, or historical collection, providing a glimpse into the past and the fascinating world of medicinal plants.

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