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Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin
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Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin
Gum benjamin tree, Styrax benzoin (Benzoin officinale). 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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Artus Benjamin Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Officinale Sammtlicher Styrax Sumatra Willibald Benzoin
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Gum Benjamin Tree, also known as Styrax benzoin or Benzoin Officinale. The tree is native to the forests of Sumatra and is renowned for the valuable resin it produces, which has been used for medicinal and aromatic purposes for centuries. The image captures the tree in all its glory, with its slender trunk and spreading branches adorned with glossy, oval leaves. The resin-laden buds are visible amongst the foliage, ready to be harvested for their fragrant and therapeutic properties. The Gum Benjamin Tree has a rich history in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurvedic and Chinese practices. The resin, known as Benzoin, Loban, Kemenyan, Onycha, or Sumatra Benzoin, has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory issues, digestive problems, and as an antiseptic. It is also prized for its sweet, vanilla-like aroma and has been used in perfumes, incense, and food flavourings. This beautiful engraving is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas Sammtlicher Medizinisch-Pharmaceutischer Gewachse, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The Handbook of All Medical-Pharmaceutical Plants is a comprehensive and intricately detailed work, showcasing a vast array of medicinal plants from around the world. The high-quality copperplate engraving technique used in this print ensures that the intricate details of the tree and its resin-laden buds are captured with remarkable precision and clarity.
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