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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American ginseng root (Radix ginseng) is used as an aphrodisiac and by the Chinese as a panacea for restoring vigour to young and old

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[London] (St. George's Crescent) : T. Curtis, 1 November 1810.

Physical description

1 print : engraving, with watercolour

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Syd. Edwards del. ; F. Sansom jun sc.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 25834i

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