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Eastern pellitory-of-the-wall, Parietaria officinalis
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Eastern pellitory-of-the-wall, Parietaria officinalis
Eastern pellitory-of-the-wall, Parietaria officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A. Matthioli ne i sei libri della Materia Medicinale di Pedacio Dioscoride Anazarbeo (Commentary on the Materia Medica of Dioscorides), Vincenzo Valgrisi, Venice, 1568
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Anazarbeo Andrea Commentary Dioscoride Discorsi Giorgio Herbal Liberale Materia Mattioli Medicinale Meyerpick Officinalis Pedacio Pellitory Pietro Upright Wolfgang Woodblock Woodcut Parietaria Pellitory Of The Wall
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This exquisite handcoloured woodblock print showcases the Eastern Pellitory-of-the-Wall, Parietaria officinalis, a small herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. The print, created by the skilled hands of Wolfgang Meyerpick after an original illustration by Giorgio Liberale, is taken from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's seminal work, "Discorsi di P.A. Matthioli ne i sei libri della Materia Medicinale di Pedacio Dioscoride Anazarbeo," published in Venice in 1568. The Eastern Pellitory-of-the-wall, also known as common pellitory, upright pellitory, Lichwort, Helsine, Paritory, and Pellitory-on-the-wall, is a creeping plant that grows on walls and other vertical surfaces. It is characterized by its small, green leaves that are covered in fine hairs, and its white or pinkish flowers that bloom in clusters. In traditional herbal medicine, the Eastern Pellitory-of-the-wall has been used for various purposes, including as a diuretic, an expectorant, and a remedy for skin irritations. The plant contains several bioactive compounds, including tannins, flavonoids, and terpenoids, which are believed to contribute to its medicinal properties. This beautiful woodblock print not only serves as a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the Renaissance era but also provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of herbal medicine. The intricate details of the plant's anatomy, captured by Liberale's skilled illustration and brought to life by Meyerpick's masterful hand, make this a must-have for any botanical or medical collection.
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