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Culpeper House London
Culpeper House, 21 Bruton Street, London, a picturesque Georgian house and shop front, headquarters of the Society of Herbalists, named after Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654) Date: 1960s

Lavandin - Lavender - with single Sunflower. Lavender properties: anti-infective, spasmolytic, analgesic
WAT-13965 Lavandin - Lavender - with single Sunflower. Sault, Vaucluse, France. Lavandula latifolia X lavandula Lavender properties: anti-infective, spasmolytic, analgesic, local anesthetic

Persian pharmacy, 13th century artwork
Persian pharmacy. 13th century Arabic artwork entitled The Preparation of Medicine from Honey. This image was produced in Baghdad, Iraq, whilst it was still part of the Persian Empire

Salvia officinalis, Common Sage plant

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

Picture No. 90018147
Buff Orpington cock Warwickshire Date:

Plague doctor, France, 18th century
Plague doctor. Artwork of the clothing used by doctors during plague outbreaks. This design, though in use much earlier, is from The Great Plague of Marseilles, France, in 1720

Samoan Women - Making Kawa-Kawa. Kawakawa is one of the most distinctive Pacific native plants. It was one of the most important healing herbs in Rongoa Maori (traditional Maori medicine)

Illustration, Borago officinalis, Borage, blue star-like flowers with large elongaged leaves

Wild garlic flowers in woodland
Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) flowers in woodland in spring. Wild garlic has been found to have many herbal and medicinal benefits and is used to make herbal medicines

Chinese Pharmacy 1864
Traditional Chinese dispensaries have changed little over time. Herbs are weighed out in daily doses, and patients receive bags of herbs to last the treatment. Date: 1864

Golden Cinquefoil (Potentilla aurea) (colour litho)
2639048 Golden Cinquefoil (Potentilla aurea) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Salad herbs, plantes condimentaires pour salades. Parsley, Apium petroselinum, cicely, Myrrhis odorata, watercress, Nasturtium officinale, cress, Lepidium sativum, and summer savory

Bigroot Geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum) (colour litho)
2639017 Bigroot Geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Snowdon Lily (Lloydia serotina, Gagea serotina, Lloydia alpina
2639357 Snowdon Lily (Lloydia serotina, Gagea serotina, Lloydia alpina, Lloydia striata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spignel (Meum athamanticum) (colour litho)
2639111 Spignel (Meum athamanticum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora" (Atlas der Alpenflora)

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum); rare in UK, and widely grown in herb gardens
ROG-12668 Chives rare in UK, and widely grown in herb gardens Allium schoenoprasum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chemist Shop C19Th
A reconstruction of an old chemist shop in the Black Country Museum

Healing Plants 1904 Pl. 3
A selection of 10 healing plants & herbs including nettle, dandelion, chicory, fennel, peppermint & anise

Herb Gathering 1797
An English country woman gathering herbs

Poppy & Borage in old garden
ROG-10343 Common POPPY - and Borage in old garden Papaver rhoeas Arable weed, found in fields and on disturbed ground Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Africa, Namibia, Kamanjab. A himba woman preparing the herbal smoke to deodorize herself.

Africa, Namibia, Kamanjab. A himba woman preparing the smoke to deodorize herself.

Various garden herbs
5307938 Various garden herbs.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various garden herbs: Thyme, Marjoram, Savoury, Hyssop, Pennyroyal and Sages)

William Friday, a Simpler, supplier of herbs. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his
FLO5003444 William Friday, a Simpler, supplier of herbs. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

Wild Grass
Alisa Galitsyna

Floral Whispers
Alisa Galitsyna

A selection of salad and medicinal herbs
5308111 A selection of salad and medicinal herbs.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a selection of salad and medicinal herbs from John Parkinson's 'Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris')

Distillation of medicines. Female in centre is sorting herbs to be used in various concoctions
527489 Distillation of medicines. Female in centre is sorting herbs to be used in various concoctions. From Le livre de la propriete des choses (On the Properites of Things)

Plate showing various herbs from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris'
5307935 Plate showing various herbs from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris'.; (add.info.: Plate showing various herbs from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus)

still life with Cherry
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Scandia Herb_Blue
Sue Skellern

Scandia Flower
Sue Skellern

Olives
Dimitar Lazarov - Dim

Organic Shapes & Buds
Sue Skellern

Organic Shapes & Herbs
Sue Skellern

Moderne Pink Stripes
Sue Skellern

Moderne Blue Stripes
Sue Skellern

Scandia Dandelion
Sue Skellern

Scandia Herbs & Flowers
Sue Skellern

Scandia Flower
Sue Skellern

Herbs, Butterflies and a Serpent. Creator: Christian Jansz Striep
Herbs, Butterflies and a Serpent, Unknown date. Additional Info: This still life painting forms an entire little natural scene

Cook's Herbs, 1823. Creator: Johannes Ludvig Camradt
Cook's Herbs, 1823

New Herb Scandi 28224 540 X 270cm
Sue Skellern

Gathering Spring Herbs, from the illustrated book "Picture Book: Flowers of the... New Year, 1801
Gathering Spring Herbs, from the illustrated book "Picture Book: Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon shiki no hana), " vol. 1, Japan, New Year, 1801

Himba women perform the otjiunda dance, stamping their feet, clapping and chanting while one of them gyrates in the centre of the circle

Blooms on uncultivated fields. This photographed is a transition meadow that occurs when a field, pasture or farmland is no longer cut or grazed and begins to show lush growth

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Discover the enchanting world of herbs at Culpeper House London, where nature's healing powers come alive. Lavandin - Lavender - stands tall alongside a single Sunflower, showcasing their remarkable synergy. Delve into Lavender's extraordinary properties: anti-infective, spasmolytic, analgesic, local anesthetic, diuretics, worming; its calming and anti-depressive effects are truly transformative. Journey to Sault in Vaucluse, France and witness the Persian pharmacy's 13th-century artwork that embodies centuries of herbal wisdom. Immerse yourself in the wonders of Salvia officinalis or Common Sage plant as it thrives with vitality. Its aromatic leaves hold secrets passed down through generations for their medicinal qualities. Picture a Himba woman adorned in traditional attire; her radiant body gleams from a mixture of red ochre—an ancient herb used for beauty rituals and protection. Step back in time to 18th century France and encounter the enigmatic Plague doctor—a symbol of resilience amidst adversity—armed with knowledge to combat disease. Witness Samoan women skillfully crafting Kawa-Kawa—a potent herb known for its therapeutic benefits—intricate traditions preserved through generations. Marvel at Golden Cinquefoil (Potentilla aurea) as its vibrant colors burst forth like rays of sunshine on a lithograph canvas. Explore the realm of salad herbs—plantes condimentaires pour salades—as they add zest and flavor to culinary creations. Borago officinalis or Borage enchants with its blue star-like flowers nestled among elongated leaves—an illustration that captures nature's artistry perfectly. Finally, lose yourself amidst wild garlic flowers blooming gracefully in woodland—their delicate allure infusing the air with an earthy aroma. They have woven themselves into our history and culture since time immemorial—each one holding stories waiting to be discovered.