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Quinine, red cinchona or cinchona bark, Cinchona officinalis
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Quinine, red cinchona or cinchona bark, Cinchona officinalis
Quinine, red cinchona or cinchona bark, Cinchona officinalis. 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 Bark Cinchona Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Officinalis Quinine Sammtlicher Willibald
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts Quinine, also known as Cinchona officinalis, Red Cinchona, or Cinchona bark. The image is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus's comprehensive Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. Quinine is a natural alkaloid derived from the bark of the Cinchona tree, which is native to South America. The tree belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is named after the Countess of Chinchon, who discovered its medicinal properties in the late 16th century. The bark of the tree was traditionally used by indigenous peoples to treat fever and malaria. The engraving captures the intricate details of the Cinchona bark, with its rough, furrowed surface and the distinctive red colour of the quinine alkaloids. The illustration also highlights the cross-section of the bark, revealing the concentric layers and the presence of vessels and fibres. The use of Quinine as an antimalarial drug revolutionized the treatment of malaria, which was a major cause of morbidity and mortality in tropical regions. The discovery of Quinine led to the development of other antimalarial drugs, such as chloroquine and artemisinin, which are still used today. This beautiful and historically significant illustration is a testament to the importance of botanical research and the role it plays in advancing medical knowledge and improving public health. The intricate details of the engraving and the vibrant colours of the handcolouring make it a valuable addition to any botanical or medical collection.
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