Solomon's seal (Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce): entire flowering plant. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1772.

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[1772]
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16590i
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Solomon's seal (Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce): entire flowering plant. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1772. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The roots of Solomon's seal are demulcent and astringent. They are used in the treatment of lung complaints, including bleeding and as a poultice for bruises

Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce = (Polygonatum officinale Moench.)

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[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1772]

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1 print : etching, with watercolour and gum arabic ; platemark 36.3 x 22.5 cm

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Polygonatum latifolium, vulgare. J.78. Ital. Ginocchiotto. - Gall. Seau de Salomon

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Wellcome Collection 16590i

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