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Coconut tree, Cocos nucifera
Coconut tree, Cocos nucifera. 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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This handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the majestic Coconut tree, Cocos nucifera, a quintessential symbol of tropical paradise. The tree is shown in all its splendor, its tall, sturdy trunk adorned with a dense canopy of feathery fronds. At the base of the tree, several coconuts are shown encased in their fibrous husks, waiting to be harvested. Coconut trees are native to the tropical regions of the Indian and Pacific Oceans and have been an integral part of human life for thousands of years. The versatile tree provides a wide range of products, from the water contained in young coconuts, which is rich in electrolytes and essential nutrients, to the meat found inside fully mature nuts, which is a valuable source of protein and healthy fats. The fibers from the husk can be used to make ropes and mats, while the sap can be fermented to make coconut wine or distilled to make coconut oil. The medicinal properties of the coconut tree have been recognized for centuries. The sap of the tree has been used to treat various ailments, including diarrhea, dysentery, and even cholera. The oil extracted from the kernel has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions, wounds, and infections. The water from young coconuts is rich in electrolytes and is often used to rehydrate patients suffering from dehydration. This beautiful engraving is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The hand-coloured copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details of the coconut tree and its fruits, making it a valuable addition to any botanical or medical collection.
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