Curative Collection

Remedial Gymnastics
Diagram to show methods of curative gentle exercise

Purple Foxglove mass population in forest clearing Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-324 Purple Foxglove - mass population in forest clearing Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Digitalis purpurea Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Robert Koch (1843-1910) German bacteriologist and physician in his laboratory
530414 Robert Koch (1843-1910) German bacteriologist and physician in his laboratory. In 1890 Koch introduced Tuberculin which he thought was a cure for Tuberculosis

Gymnastic Apparatus (litho)
6006701 Gymnastic Apparatus (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnastic Apparatus)

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 163v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212085 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.163v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 169v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212073 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.169v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 151v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212059 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.151v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 162v Drawing sap from a tree, Illustration from the
XJL212087 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.162v Drawing sap from a tree, Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 165r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212082 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.165r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 150v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212061 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.150v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 140r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212041 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.140r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 116v Two flowering plants from The Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212007 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.116v Two flowering plants from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

The Brazen Serpent (oil on panel)
LST204491 The Brazen Serpent (oil on panel) by Clerck, Hendrik de (1570-1629); 98.5x138.5 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish, out of copyright

Horseradish, plate 415 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving)
STC206879 Horseradish, plate 415 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving) by Blackwell, Elizabeth (1707-1758); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

The Nutmeg, plate 353 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving)
STC206876 The Nutmeg, plate 353 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving) by Blackwell, Elizabeth (1707-1758); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Modern Beauty Culture: Curative throat massage (b / w photo)
5998102 Modern Beauty Culture: Curative throat massage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curative throat massage)

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 130v Pulmonaria and Lungwort, illustration from
XJL200681 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.130v Pulmonaria and Lungwort, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines, by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Green Tea, plate 351 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving)
STC206877 Green Tea, plate 351 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving) by Blackwell, Elizabeth (1707-1758); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Evening Primrose, plate 73 from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee
STC213589 Evening Primrose, plate 73 from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, part II (colour engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 148r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212065 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.148r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Sichelbein

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 157r Ferns and Shrubs, Illustration from the
XJL212049 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.157r Ferns and Shrubs, Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 138v Lungwort and Geranium, Illustration from the
XJL212044 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.138v Lungwort and Geranium, Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 141v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212038 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.141v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 143r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212035 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.143r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 134r Illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212022 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.134r Illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines; by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 122v Top Row: Sage and Bupleurum, illustration from
XJL212011 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.122v Top Row: Sage and Bupleurum, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 166v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212075 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.166v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 153v Ear of Corn and Cyminum Sylvestre
XJL212055 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.153v Ear of Corn and Cyminum Sylvestre, Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 154v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212053 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.154v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Norna performing her curative spell on Minna Troil (engraving)
3628593 Norna performing her curative spell on Minna Troil (engraving) by Houston, John Adam P. (1812-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norna performing her curative spell on Minna Troil)

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 132r Top row: Xyris and Spearwort. Bottom row
XJL200682 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.132r Top row: Xyris and Spearwort. Bottom row: Common Elderberry and Hedera, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 f. 132v Top row: Filipendula. Bottom row: Fistularia and Faseolus
XJL200683 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 f.132v Top row: Filipendula. Bottom row: Fistularia and Faseolus, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 126r Top row: Lolni and Geranium. Bottom row: Daphnoides and Parsley
XJL200674 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 126r Top row: Lolni and Geranium. Bottom row: Daphnoides and Parsley, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines

St. Johns Wort, plate 15 from A Curious Herbal
STC176423 St. Johns Wort, plate 15 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving) by Blackwell, Elizabeth (1707-1758); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 145r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212030 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.145r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 147v Illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212027 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.147v Illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 166r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212080 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.166r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 167r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212079 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.167r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 126v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212069 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.126v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 137v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212025 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.137v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Tobacco, plate 146 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving)
STC206880 Tobacco, plate 146 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving) by Blackwell, Elizabeth (1707-1758); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 164v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212083 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.164v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 131v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212068 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.131v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 149v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212063 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.149v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 150r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212062 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.150r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 152r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212058 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.152r Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. v132 Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212057 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.v132 Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212040 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library, St

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"Discovering the Curative Power: Exploring Remedial Gymnastics and Medicinal Wonders" In the enchanting forest clearings of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, a remarkable sight unfolds. The vibrant purple foxglove flowers blanket the landscape, their presence hinting at a curative secret hidden within nature's embrace. Centuries ago, an ancient manuscript penned by Abul Qasim Kalaf ibn al-Abbas al Zahrawi revealed the properties of various products. Among them was absinthe, its medicinal qualities recorded on delicate vellum pages. This precious knowledge illuminated the potential for healing that lay dormant in plants and herbs. Gymnastic apparatus stood as a testament to humanity's pursuit of physical well-being. Reminiscent lithographs depicted individuals engaging in remedial gymnastics—an art form designed to restore balance and vitality to weary bodies. Within the pages of "The Book of Simple Medicines, " illustrations came alive with wisdom passed down through generations. From drawing sap from trees to showcasing two flowering plants, these intricate depictions held secrets waiting to be unlocked. As we delve deeper into this world of curatives, we stumble upon folios brimming with captivating images—a glimpse into ancient remedies that once graced apothecaries' shelves. Each illustration whispered tales of hope and restoration—Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 folio 163v showcased an intriguing process while Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 folio 169v invited us into another realm entirely. Amongst these timeless drawings lies Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 folio 151v—a mesmerizing portrayal from "The Book of Simple Medicines. " Its vivid depiction beckons us closer as if revealing its secrets only to those who dare seek them out. And then there is Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 folio 162v—the image that captures our imagination.