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Framed Print of Guinea Pepper, Medicinal Plant, 1737
"A Curious Herbal", Plate 129. Hot peppers originated in the Americas, and were introduced to Europe in 1493 by a physician on Christopher Columbus's voyage. Blackwell lists among their uses: expelling a dead foetus, a gargle for toothache, and "as a sauce for any thing that is flatulent and windy." Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta) is a species in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. This spice, commonly known as grains of paradise, melegueta pepper, alligator pepper, Guinea grains, or fom wisa, is obtained from the ground seeds; it gives a pungent, peppery flavor with hints of citrus. The medicinal uses include aphrodisiac, measles, and leprosy, taken for excessive lactation and postpartem hemorrhage, purgative, galactogogue and anthelmintic, and hemostatic agent. It is used against intestinal infections, infestations, to calm indigestion and heartburn. The seeds of Aframomum melegueta possess potent anti-inflammatory activity with a favorable gastric tolerability profile. Elizabeth Blackwell (1707-1758) was a famed Scottish illustrator and author who was best known as both the artist and engraver for the plates of "A Curious Herbal" (1737). © NLM / Science Source
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.9cm x 24.4cm (6.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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