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Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica
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Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica
Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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Apothecary Bentley Blair Buckthorn Hanhart Herbal Medicinal Purging Rhamnus Trimen Cathartica
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Purging Buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica, is depicted in this stunning handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart, based on the botanical illustration by David Blair for Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's "Medicinal Plants" published in London in 1880. The image showcases the shrub in its natural habitat, with its distinctive oval leaves and small, red berries. Purging Buckthorn, also known as Common Buckthorn or Cathartic Buckthorn, has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries due to its laxative properties. The plant was widely used in herbal medicine to treat various digestive disorders, including constipation and dysentery. The illustration accurately depicts the plant's bark, which was used to prepare the medicinal remedy. The intricate details of the leaves, berries, and bark are beautifully rendered in the lithograph, making it a valuable addition to any botanical collection. This piece is a testament to the meticulous work of the botanical illustrator and the skill of the lithographer, providing a detailed and accurate record of the plant for scientific and medicinal purposes.
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