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Pyrethrum, Tanacetum cinerariifolium
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Pyrethrum, Tanacetum cinerariifolium
Pyrethrum or Dalmatian chrysanthemum, Tanacetum cinerariifolium (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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Adolph Chrysanthemum Dalmatian Gustav Herbal Hermann Koehlers Kohler Medicinal Medizinal Pflanzen Pabst Pyrethrum Tanacetum
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Pyrethrum, Tanacetum cinerariifolium, also known as Dalmatian chrysanthemum or Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium, is depicted in this beautiful chromolithograph from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, published in Germany in 1887. This botanical illustration showcases the intricate details of the plant, with its delicate, gray-green leaves and small, white, daisy-like flowers. Pyrethrum is a native of eastern and southern Africa, specifically Tanzania and Kenya, and has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. The plant belongs to the Asteraceae family, and its name comes from the Greek words "tanactos," meaning "to press," and "semeion," meaning "sign," referring to the plant's tendency to release a distinctive odor when crushed. Pyrethrum was widely used in traditional African medicine for various ailments, including fevers, headaches, and as a sedative. It was also used as a perfume and insect repellent. The active ingredients in pyrethrum, pyrethrins, were discovered in the late 19th century and have since been used in the production of natural insecticides. The plant's popularity as a medicinal herb declined with the advent of synthetic drugs, but it continues to be used in traditional medicine and as a natural insecticide in organic farming. This stunning chromolithograph is a testament to the beauty and intrigue of the natural world and the importance of documenting the medicinal plants that have been used for centuries to improve human health and wellbeing.
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