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Arrowroot or maranta, Maranta arundinacea
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Arrowroot or maranta, Maranta arundinacea
Arrowroot or maranta, Maranta arundinacea. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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Apothecary Arrowroot Bentley Blair Hanhart Herbal Maranta Medicinal Trimen Arundinacea
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This stunning hand-colored lithograph depicts the Arrowroot plant, Maranta arundinacea, as illustrated by David Blair and published in Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's "Medicinal Plants" in 1880. The intricate details of the plant's leaves and stems are beautifully rendered in this botanical masterpiece, created by the skilled hand of Hanhart. Arrowroot, also known as Maranta or West Indian Arrowroot, is an herbaceous perennial native to the tropical regions of the Americas. The plant's tuberous roots have been used for centuries for various medicinal purposes. The Arrowroot tubers were a staple food source for indigenous peoples in the Caribbean and South America, and they were also used to make a starch that was used as a thickener in cooking and as a medicinal poultice. In traditional herbal medicine, Arrowroot was used to treat a wide range of ailments, including diarrhea, dysentery, and gastrointestinal disorders. It was also used externally as a poultice to soothe inflammation and relieve pain. The plant's starchy tubers were also used as a cooling agent and to help regulate body temperature. This exquisite lithograph is a testament to the beauty and intrigue of the natural world and the importance of documenting the medicinal properties of plants. It is a valuable addition to any botanical or medical collection and a reminder of the rich history of herbal medicine.
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