Holosteon or white plantain, Plantago albicans

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Holosteon or white plantain, Plantago albicans

Holosteon or white plantain, Plantago albicans, and meadow flax, Linum pratense. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557. This from a 17th century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, with captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and in English manuscript

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This exquisite handcoloured woodblock engraving depicts three plants of significant medicinal value from the 16th century: Holosteon or White Plantain, Plantago albicans, Meadow Flax, Linum pratense. The illustration is taken from Adam Lonicer's renowned herbal, "Krauterbuch," published in Frankfurt in 1557. This particular print is believed to be from a 17th-century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, featuring captions in various languages, including Latin, Greek, French, Italian, and English manuscript. The Holosteon or White Plantain, Plantago albicans, is shown on the left. Its broad, ribbed leaves and tall spike of small, white flowers are distinctively featured. White Plantain was widely used in traditional medicine for its healing properties, particularly for soothing skin irritations and inflammations. Moving to the right, we find Meadow Flax, Linum pratense. Its slender, blue-purple flowers are arranged in dense, spike-like inflorescences. Meadow Flax was also valued for its medicinal properties, with uses ranging from treating wounds and burns to alleviating digestive issues. The small, white, oval-shaped seeds of Holosteon or White Plantain, resembling the teeth of a dog, are indicated in the illustration by the label "denticula canis." These seeds were chewed or used as a poultice to help alleviate various ailments. This beautiful botanical illustration not only showcases the intricate details of these plants but also highlights the rich cultural and historical significance of botany and medicine during the Renaissance period.

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