Blackwell's Herbal - Explanatory Text and Stinging Nettle, Plate 12

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The nettle was used for medical purposes in Ancient Greece and has been used in traditional African, Indian, and Native American medicine. Blackwell notes the use of the roots, leaves, and seeds for internal bleeding, jaundice and coughs, and as a diuretic. It is still used as a therapy for urinary tract diseases, kidney stones, and rheumatic ailments.

The left-hand page is an example of the explanatory text that accompanies every four illustrated plates. Blackwell's husband Alexander provided the scientific and foreign names for the plants while he was in debtors' prison.>

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