Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginica): fruiting stem with flowers and seed. Coloured engraving, c. 1792, after F. J. Schultz.

  • Schultz, Franz Johann.
Date:
[1792-1804]
Reference:
20793i
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Description

Witch hazel bark and leaves are a source of ointment for bruises, haemorrhoids, varicose veins etc., formerly used as divining rod

Publication/Creation

[Vienna], [1792-1804]

Physical description

1 print : engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 26 x 18.5 cm

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Hamamelis virginica Der virginische zauberhasselsstrauch

Reference

Wellcome Collection 20793i

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