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Thai galangal or blue ginger, Alpinia galanga
Thai galangal or blue ginger, Alpinia galanga. 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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1. Title: "Thai Galangal or Blue Ginger: A Historical Botanical Illustration" This handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the Thai Galangal, scientifically known as Alpinia galanga, also referred to as blue ginger. Dating back to 1876, this exquisite illustration is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, or Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants, published in Jena, Germany. The Thai Galangal, a common ingredient in Thai and Indonesian cuisine, is a perennial herb with a rhizome that is long, thick, and knotted, as depicted in the illustration. Its surface is covered with a thin, bluish-purple layer, hence the alternative name "blue ginger." The rhizome is the primary part used for culinary and medicinal purposes. The intricate details in this engraving reveal the plant's unique characteristics. The rhizome is shown with its fibrous texture and the presence of nodal buds, which facilitate vegetative propagation. The leaves are illustrated in their typical fan-like arrangement, with their long petioles and narrow lanceolate blades. The inflorescence, a spike of small, white flowers, is also shown. This historical botanical illustration serves as a testament to the rich cultural and scientific knowledge of the past. It provides valuable insights into the morphology of the Thai Galangal, which was essential for identification, cultivation, and utilization in traditional medicine and cooking. The meticulous artistry of the copperplate engraving further enhances the beauty and educational value of this image.
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