Asafoetida plant (Ferula assa-foetida): flowering stem, leaves, seeds and root. Coloured etching by J. Pass, c. 1806, after J. Ihle.
- Ihle, Johann-Eberhard, 1727-1814.
- Date:
- 11 January 1806
- Reference:
- 25493i
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Description
Asafoetida plant roots yield a gum used as a condiment. An oil (Oleum Asae Foetidae) is obtained from the gum and used in the treatment of convulsions, croup and colic
Publication/Creation
London : published as the Act directs by J. Wilkes, 11 January 1806.
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 24.8 x 19.2 cm
Lettering
Ferula. the Ferula assa-foetida J. Pass sculpt.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 25493i
Type/Technique
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Location Status Access Closed stores