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Calisaya bark or yellow cinchona bark tree
Calisaya bark or yellow cinchona bark tree, Cinchona calisaya. 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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1. Title: "Calisaya Bark Tree: A Natural Source of Medicinal Quinine" This handcoloured lithograph depicts the Calisaya bark tree, scientifically known as Cinchona calisaya, a member of the Rubiaceae family. The tree is also commonly referred to as the yellow cinchona bark tree due to the yellowish hue of its bark. The Calisaya bark tree is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, particularly in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It has been a significant source of medicinal quinine for centuries. Quinine, a crucial alkaloid extracted from the bark, is renowned for its antimalarial properties. The botanical illustration in this print was created by David Blair and published in Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's "Medicinal Plants" in 1880. The lithograph was produced by Hanhart, showcasing the intricate details of the tree's structure, including its distinctive leaves, flowers, and bark. The Calisaya bark tree has played a vital role in the history of medicine. Before the discovery of synthetic quinine in the mid-20th century, the bark was the primary source of this life-saving drug. Malaria, a mosquito-borne disease, was a significant health concern during the colonial era, and the Calisaya bark tree was a valuable commodity in the global trade of medicinal plants. Today, the Calisaya bark tree continues to be an essential component of traditional medicine in the Andes region. Its medicinal properties are still being studied, and new applications are being discovered. The tree is also appreciated for its aesthetic value and is often cultivated in botanical gardens and private collections. This handcoloured lithograph is a testament to the rich history of botanical illustration and the importance of natural medicines in our past and present. It serves as a reminder of the crucial role that plants, like the Calisaya bark tree, play in our health and wellbeing.
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