Culpeper’s Complete Herbal c.1750, Plate 7 Botanical Engraving Reproduction
This reproduction of a hand-colored engraving from Nicholas Culpeper’s Complete Herbal (circa 1750) represents Plate 7, capturing nine medicinal plants used in traditional European herbal practice. Each illustration combines fine detail with practical utility, designed to help readers identify plants essential to household medicine and apothecary traditions.
The plants illustrated on Plate 7 are:
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Eringo (Eryngium maritimum, Sea Holly)
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Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)
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Elecampane (Inula helenium)
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Dock (Rumex obtusifolius)
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Dragons (Arum dracunculus, Dragon Arum)
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Dog’s Grass (Elymus repens, Couch Grass)
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Dropwort (Filipendula vulgaris)
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Dove’s Foot (Geranium molle)
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Bloody Dock (Rumex sanguineus)
Plate 7 reflects the wide-ranging uses of plants in Culpeper’s time—from digestive and respiratory remedies to symbolic and folkloric associations. Its rich color and accuracy make it both a work of art and an important record of 18th-century herbal medicine.
Product features
- High-quality 100% polyester canvas for durability
- Robust pinewood frame for easy installation
- Available in 20 different sizes to fit any space
- Vibrant, crisp colors enhance your decor
- Assembled in the USA with globally sourced materials
Care instructions - If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
| 8" x 12" (Vertical) | |
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| Width, in | 7.91 |
| Height, in | 11.85 |
| Depth, in | 0.75 |
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Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
