Nux Vomica Collection

Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica
5855053 Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica; (add.info.: Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured botanical illustration engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Strychnine tree or poison nut, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured lithograph by A.M
FLO4638163 Strychnine tree or poison nut, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured lithograph by A.M. Traice from Edward Hamilton's Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London

Strychnine Tree (colour litho)
3116997 Strychnine Tree (colour litho); (add.info.: Strychnos nux vomica Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Strychnos nux-vomica, the strychnine tree, also known as nux vomica, poison nut, semen strychnos
Illustration of a Strychnos nux-vomica, the strychnine tree, also known as nux vomica, poison nut, semen strychnos, and quaker buttons

Strychnine tree, nux vomica, poison nut or semen strychnos, Strychnos nux-vomica, Noix vomique
5324489 Strychnine tree, nux vomica, poison nut or semen strychnos, Strychnos nux-vomica, Noix vomique by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Strychnine tree, nux vomica)

Nux Vomica (engraving)
2780974 Nux Vomica (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nux Vomica. Illustration for Chatterbox (1889).); © Look and Learn

Strychnine tree or poison nut, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured lithograph by A.M. Traice from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

Strychnine tree and ginseng root
Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica 1, with fruit in section a, grain b, flower c, and ginseng, Panax quinquefolius 2, with flower d, root e, dried root f

Poison nut, Strychnos nux-vomica
Poison nut or kuchila, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Medical plants
Illustration of a medical plants

Nux vomica botanical engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

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"Nux Vomica: The Deadly Beauty of the Strychnine Tree" Hidden within the depths of nature lies a lethal beauty known as Nux Vomica, scientifically referred to as Strychnos nux-vomica. This enigmatic tree, also called the strychnine tree or poison nut, holds a dark secret that has fascinated botanists and herbalists for centuries. With its origins in tropical regions such as India and Southeast Asia, Nux Vomica boasts small yet striking orange fruits resembling nuts. These seeds, aptly named semen strychnos or quaker buttons, hold an infamous reputation due to their deadly potency. Inside these seemingly harmless capsules lies one of nature's most potent toxins – strychnine. The mere mention of strychnine sends shivers down spines for good reason. This powerful alkaloid acts upon the central nervous system with devastating effects when consumed in high doses. Historically used as a poison and even employed in ancient forms of execution, it is no wonder that this plant has earned its ominous monikers. Despite its sinister associations, Nux Vomica possesses historical significance beyond its toxic properties. In traditional medicine practices like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, extracts derived from this tree were utilized cautiously for various ailments such as digestive disorders and respiratory conditions. Interestingly enough, Nux Vomica shares artistic space with other botanical wonders like ginseng root on certain depictions. Its inclusion alongside these revered plants highlights both its allure and danger simultaneously – a testament to humanity's fascination with duality. Captured through stunning chromolithographs and colored engravings dating back to the 19th century, these illustrations showcase the intricate details of this captivating specimen. From Peruvian Bark to Opium Poppy; Scammony to Nux Vomica itself – each image tells tales of exploration into nature's vast pharmacopeia.