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Black cumin, Nigella sativa, and love-in-a-mist
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Black cumin, Nigella sativa, and love-in-a-mist
Black cumin, Nigella sativa, and love-in-a-mist, Nigella damascena. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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Adolph Coriander Cumin Gustav Herbal Hermann Koehlers Kohler Medicinal Medizinal Pflanzen Nigella Pabst Sativa Seed Damascena Love In A Mist
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This chromolithograph showcases two intriguing and historically significant plants: Black Cumin, Nigella sativa, and Love-in-a-Mist, Nigella damascena. The image is derived from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, a comprehensive and exquisitely illustrated botanical work edited by Gustav Pabst, published in Germany in 1887. Black Cumin, also known as Nigella sativa, is a small annual herb with distinctive, pungent seeds that have long been used in traditional medicine. The plant's seeds, which resemble tiny black pearls, have been employed for various therapeutic purposes, including the relief of respiratory conditions, digestive issues, and inflammation. The seeds' rich, nutty flavor makes them a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Love-in-a-Mist, or Nigella damascena, is a charming and enchanting flowering plant. Its delicate, lacy foliage and striking, blue-purple flowers have graced gardens and herbals for centuries. The plant's common name is derived from the way its seeds appear to be suspended within the translucent capsules, giving the illusion that the flowers are surrounded by a veil of mist. Love-in-a-Mist has been used in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and skin conditions. This stunning chromolithograph, with its meticulous attention to detail, provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich botanical knowledge of the late 19th century. It serves as a reminder of the enduring importance of plants in both medicine and aesthetics, and invites us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the natural world.
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