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Amargo, bitter-ash or bitter-wood, Quassia amara
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Amargo, bitter-ash or bitter-wood, Quassia amara
Amargo, bitter-ash or bitter-wood, Quassia amara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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Amara Artus Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Quassia Sammtlicher Willibald Amargo Antimalarial
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Amargo, scientifically known as Quassia amara, is depicted in this stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. Amargo, also known as bitter ash or bitter wood, is a small tree native to South America, specifically the Amazon Basin. Its bark has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, particularly as a bitter tonic and antimicrobial agent. The engraving beautifully illustrates the tree's distinctive features, including its slender trunk and pinnate leaves. The intricate detailing and vibrant colors bring the plant to life, highlighting its unique character. The botanical illustration was a crucial component of medical and scientific publications during the 19th century, providing accurate and detailed records of plants and their uses in medicine. Amargo was particularly valued for its antimalarial properties, and it was widely used to prevent and treat malaria in the Caribbean and South America. The bark was also used to treat a variety of other ailments, including fever, dysentery, and digestive issues. The bitter taste of the bark was believed to stimulate the appetite and improve digestion. The hand-colored copperplate engraving is a testament to the meticulous work that went into documenting and preserving the knowledge of medicinal plants during the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of the rich botanical heritage that continues to inform modern medicine and our understanding of natural remedies.
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