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  • Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All. Asteraceae. English, Roman or garden chamomile Distribution: Europe, Mediterranean. Culpeper (1650): “... assuage swellings, inflammations of the bowels, dissolve wind, are profitable given in clysters or drink, to such as are troubled with colic or [renal] stone.” The leaves are pleasantly fragrant, hence its use as a lawn plant, but also in aromatherapy. A ‘tea’ made from the flowers is apparently used to lighten hair colour. Chamomile contains sesquiterpene lactones, and these are known to possess allergenic properties. Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported in this and other members of the Compositae (Asteraceae) and cross sensitivity reactions may occur (Medicines Control Agency, 2002). Analgesic, and used for cramps and spasms (Quincy, 1718). Chamomile tea is used to help sleep, but may cause uterine contractions so avoid in pregnancy (US National Institutes of Health advice). Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
  • [Newspaper cutting (1848?) noting the exhibition of Joachim Eleizegui, The Spanish Giant, at the Cosmorama Rooms, Regent Street, London. There are others about the Royal Polytechnic Institution, Regent Street, Grimstone's Aromatic Regenerator (hair restorer) and J. D. Carr and Co.'s nutritious and health giving biscuits].
  • Quality control : Turpin aim to maintain the highest standards in order fulfilment and despatch... / Turpin Distribution Services Limited.
  • A report on the first year / COPUS.
  • A report on the first year / COPUS.
  • A manual for the study of the sepulchral slabs and crosses of the Middle Ages / By the Rev. Edward L. Cutts, B. A.
  • A manual for the study of the sepulchral slabs and crosses of the Middle Ages / By the Rev. Edward L. Cutts, B. A.
  • A manual for the study of the sepulchral slabs and crosses of the Middle Ages / By the Rev. Edward L. Cutts, B. A.
  • Architecture: decorative iron door at Rouen Cathedral. Wood engraving by C. D. Laing after J. C. Hall.
  • Architecture: decorative ironwork at Westminster Abbey. Wood engraving.
  • Architecture: decorative ironwork. Lithograph by Kell Bros., after W. White.
  • Architecture: a restored carved doorway at St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol. Wood engraving by W. E. Hodgkin, 1853, after G. Godwin.
  • Architecture: decorative iron gates at Worsley Hall, Lancashire. Wood engraving after E. Blore.
  • Public health.
  • The chemical laboratory at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston: women and men at class. Wood engraving, c. 1880.
  • The Royal Institution, Albemarle Street: the laboratory. Engraving by J. Basire, 1818, after W. Tite.
  • The Royal Institution, Albemarle Street: the laboratory. Engraving by J. Basire, 1818, after W. Tite.
  • Royal Institution, Manchester, England. Line engraving by A. Ashley after J.F. Burrell.
  • The Royal Institution, Albemarle Street: the library. Coloured aquatint by J. C. Stadler, 1800, after A. C. Pugin and T. Rowlandson.
  • Doctor Syntax attending a scientific demonstration at the Royal Institution, London. Coloured aquatint by T. Rowlandson after W. Combe.
  • Doctor Syntax attending a scientific demonstration at the Royal Institution, London. Coloured aquatint by T. Rowlandson after W. Combe.
  • Sir William Tilden (1842-1926), chemist. Oil painting by Harry Herman Salomon after a photograph.
  • Sir William Tilden (1842-1926), chemist. Oil painting by Harry Herman Salomon after a photograph.
  • A lecture on pneumatics at the Royal Institution, London. Coloured etching by J. Gillray, 1802.
  • A lecture on pneumatics at the Royal Institution, London. Coloured etching by J. Gillray, 1802.
  • Doctor Syntax attending a scientific demonstration at the Royal Institution, London. Coloured aquatint by T. Rowlandson after W. Combe.
  • Michael Faraday lecturing at the Royal Institution: Prince Albert and his sons in the audience. Wood engraving, 1856, after A. Blaikley.
  • Michael Faraday lecturing at the Royal Institution: Prince Albert and his sons in the audience. Wood engraving, 1856, after A. Blaikley.
  • German Hospital, New York City: floor plan ; portrait of Sir William Tite. Wood engraving, 1869.
  • A ward in the Royal Northern Central Hospital, London. Photograph, ca. 1912.