Quassia Collection

Bitterwood, Quassia amara
5855133 Bitterwood, Quassia amara; (add.info.: Bitterwood, Quassia amara. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Quassia, Picraena excelsa
5855134 Quassia, Picraena excelsa; (add.info.: Quassia, Picraena excelsa. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Bitter ash, Simarouba amara
5855132 Bitter ash, Simarouba amara; (add.info.: Bitter ash, Simarouba amara. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Fruit trees and plants including lemon (lemon), orange, lime, soapberry (saponniere), rambutan (ramboutan)
FLO4684741 Fruit trees and plants including lemon (lemon), orange, lime, soapberry (saponniere), rambutan (ramboutan), guava (guava), santol (faux mangoustanier), langsat (langzones)

Red flowered bitter quassia, Quassia amara
5856734 Red flowered bitter quassia, Quassia amara by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Red flowered bitter quassia, Quassia amara)

Amargo, Quassia amara
Amargo, bitter-ash, bitter-wood or hombre grande, Quassia amara. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

European black elderberry, Sambucus nigra, Sambuco nero o comune. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Fruit trees and plants including lemon, orange, lime, soapberry, rambutan, guava, santol, langsat, quassia, krameria, limeberry, chestnut, maple, etc

Amargo, bitter-ash, bitter-wood or hombre grande, Quassia amara, Quassie amere. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Alexandrian senna and amargo
Alexandrian senna, Senna alexandrina 1, and amargo, Quassia amara 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802

Jamaica quassia, Picrasma excelsa
Jamaica quassia or bitter wood, Picrasma excelsa (Picraena excelsa). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Amargo, bitter-ash or bitter-wood, Quassia amara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Election Candidate, or the Republican Goose at the Top of the Pole
NCO193106 Election Candidate, or the Republican Goose at the Top of the Pole, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1807 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Quassia amara, quassia
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Quassia amara

Pigeon hygiene -- the only parts requiring human intervention are the claws, which are washed in Quassia chips to kill insects. circa 1940s

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"Discover the Red Flowered Bitter Quassia: A Powerful Medicinal Herb" Quassia, scientifically known as Quassia amara, is a remarkable plant with vibrant red flowers that captivate the eye. This bitter herb has been used for centuries due to its numerous health benefits and medicinal properties. Also referred to as Amargo or bitter-ash, quassia is widely recognized for its ability to aid digestion and stimulate appetite and has been traditionally employed in herbal remedies to alleviate indigestion, bloating, and other gastrointestinal discomforts. Its natural bitterness triggers the production of digestive enzymes, promoting optimal digestion. Not only does quassia benefit our digestive system, but it also possesses antiparasitic properties. The active compounds found in this herb have shown efficacy against various parasites such as worms and lice. In fact, it has been used as an effective treatment for head lice infestations. Interestingly, quassia shares similarities with European black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) when it comes to their traditional uses in folk medicine. Both plants have long histories of being utilized for their therapeutic qualities. In addition to its medicinal applications they can be found among fruit trees and plants due to its insecticidal properties. Gardeners often use extracts derived from this versatile herb as a natural alternative to chemical pesticides. The diverse names given to quassia reflect its significance across different cultures - Amargo or bitter-wood in Spanish-speaking regions; hombre meaning "man" due to its strength-giving attributes; Alexandrian senna combined with amargo creating potent herbal blends; Jamaica quassia or Picrasma excelsa indicating regional variations of this extraordinary plant. Even historical records highlight the importance - evident through a page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue dating back to 1939-40 where litho prints showcased this valuable botanical resource. As an election candidate, quassia symbolizes resilience and strength.