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Elecampane or horseheal, Inula helenium
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Elecampane or horseheal, Inula helenium
Elecampane or horseheal, Inula helenium. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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Adolph Elecampane Gustav Helenium Herbal Hermann Inula Koehlers Kohler Medicinal Medizinal Pflanzen Pabst
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1. Title: "Elecampane: Inula Helenium - A Treasured Herbal Remedy from the Past" This chromolithograph portrays the elegant beauty of Elecampane, or Inula Helenium, a plant long revered for its medicinal properties. The image is an exquisite botanical illustration by Walther Müller, created for Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, published in Germany in 1887. Elecampane, also known as horseheal, is a tall perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean. Its distinctive features include large, rosette-like basal leaves and a tall, flowering stem adorned with yellow, daisy-like blooms. The plant exudes a distinctive, pungent aroma, reminiscent of honey and parsnips. The medicinal uses of Elecampane date back to ancient times. The plant was employed by the Greeks and Romans to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory issues, digestive problems, and skin conditions. In traditional European herbalism, the root was commonly used to make a tea or decoction, which was believed to soothe coughs, bronchitis, and other respiratory complaints. The intricate details of the botanical illustration reveal the plant's various morphological features, providing a window into the rich history of herbal medicine. The delicate rendering of the veins on the leaves, the texture of the stem, and the precise depiction of the flowers all serve to highlight the plant's beauty and complexity. This image serves as a reminder of the importance of the natural world in the development of traditional medicines and the enduring allure of the botanical illustration as a means of recording and preserving this knowledge for future generations.
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