American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius): flowering stem, root and leaf. Coloured engraving by F. Sansom, c. 1810, after S. Edwards.
- Edwards, Sydenham, 1768-1819.
- Date:
- 1 November 1810
- Reference:
- 25834i
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Description
American ginseng root (Radix ginseng) is used as an aphrodisiac and by the Chinese as a panacea for restoring vigour to young and old
Publication/Creation
[London] (St. George's Crescent) : T. Curtis, 1 November 1810.
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with watercolour
Lettering
Syd. Edwards del. ; F. Sansom jun sc.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 25834i
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