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Wormseed, Jesuits tea or Mexican-tea, Dysphania
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Wormseed, Jesuits tea or Mexican-tea, Dysphania
Wormseed, Jesuits tea or Mexican-tea, Dysphania ambrosioides Chenopodium ambrosioides). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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Artus Chenopodium Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herba Jesuits Mariae Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Sammtlicher Sancti Willibald Wormseed
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts Dysphania ambrosioides, also known as Wormseed, Jesuits Tea, Mexican Tea, Payqu, Paico, Epazote, Herba Santa Mariae, and Chenopodium ambrosioides. The plant is native to Central America and Mexico and has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries. The image, taken from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), published in Jena, Germany, in 1876, showcases the plant's intricate details, including its slender stems, oval-shaped leaves, and small, greenish-yellow flowers. The engraving also highlights the plant's distinctive aroma, which is described as pungent and slightly bitter, with a hint of a sweet, fruity note. Traditionally, Dysphania ambrosioides has been used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, respiratory problems, and insect bites. In Mexican and Central American cuisine, the plant is commonly used as a seasoning, particularly in beans, soups, and stews, to add flavor and aroma. The plant's leaves are also used to wrap and steam tamales. Despite its long history of use, the active compounds in Dysphania ambrosioides are still being studied for their potential medicinal properties, including their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. The plant's complex chemistry includes various terpenoids, flavonoids, and alkaloids, which contribute to its unique medicinal properties. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving not only showcases the aesthetic appeal of the plant but also highlights its historical and medicinal significance, making it an essential addition to any botanical collection.
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