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Purple foxglove, Digitalis purpurea
Purple foxglove, Digitalis purpurea. 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 Digitalis Foxglove Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Purple Purpurea Sammtlicher Willibald
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the elegant beauty of the Purple Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea. The image is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus's comprehensive botanical publication, "Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants," published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The meticulously crafted engraving highlights the intricate details of the foxglove's bell-shaped, purple flowers, which bloom atop tall, slender spikes. The delicate veining on the leaves and the subtle shading on the petals add depth and dimension to the illustration. Foxgloves have long been admired for their striking appearance and have a rich history in both botanical and medical studies. The Purple Foxglove, in particular, has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times due to its digitalis alkaloids, which have a positive inotropic effect on the heart. These compounds were discovered in the late 18th century and have since been used to treat various heart conditions, including heart failure and atrial fibrillation. The engraving not only serves as a testament to the artistic skill of the time but also highlights the importance of botanical research and the role it plays in advancing medical knowledge. The intricate details captured in this illustration provide a window into the past, showcasing the beauty and significance of the Purple Foxglove in both botanical and medicinal contexts.
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