Monkshead flowers
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Monkshead flowers
Monkshead flowers. 17th century artwork of flowers from two monkshead (Aconitum sp.) plants. Their roots are used in herbal medicine preparations for their painkilling (analgesic) properties. Artwork from Basilius Beslers Hortus Eystettensis (1613). This book illustrated over 1000 flowers, attempted an early pre-Linnaeus taxonomy and was the largest and most comprehensive work of its time
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1613 17th Century Basil Basilius Copper Plate Engraving Garden German Herb Herbal Herbs Hortus Eystettensis Medicinal Northern Ornamental Seventeenth Bessler Horticultural Wolfs Bane
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This 17th-century artwork showcases the exquisite beauty of Monkshead flowers, meticulously illustrated by Basilius Besler in his renowned Hortus Eystettensis. The delicate blooms of these Aconitum sp. plants are a sight to behold, with their vibrant colors and intricate details captured flawlessly on this print. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these flowers hold significant value in the field of herbal medicine. The roots of Monkshead plants have long been recognized for their analgesic properties, making them a vital ingredient in painkilling preparations. This historical artwork serves as a testament to the profound knowledge and understanding that monks possessed about medicinal herbs during this era. Besler's Hortus Eystettensis is an extraordinary botanical encyclopedia that revolutionized plant taxonomy before Linnaeus's time. With over 1000 illustrations, it stands as a monumental achievement in horticulture and remains one of the most comprehensive works ever produced on flora. This particular engraving transports us back to the enchanting gardens of centuries past, where nature's wonders were carefully documented and celebrated through artistry. It offers us a glimpse into German history while highlighting the significance of botanical gardens as centers for medical research and herb cultivation. As we admire this remarkable piece from Science Photo Library, let us appreciate not only its artistic brilliance but also its contribution to our understanding of both nature's splendor and humanity's quest for healing remedies throughout time.
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