Chaulmoogra odorata, R.(Gynocardia odorata)
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Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh. This species is native to the Silhet district. In 'Flora Indica', Roxburgh describes how when the fruit is gathered, the seed is taken out, dried, "and sold to the native dealers in drugs at about five Rupees the maund of eighty-four pounds". He describes further how the seeds are used for skin disorders; the seeds mixed with clarified butter to produce a soft mass which is applied to the affected parts. As a 'Gynocardia odorata' in Sealy's List
Copyright © RBG KEW
Media ID 654415
Date: 3rd December 2007
Author: Unknown
Filename: ROX00000106.jpg
Image Size: 3392 x 5064 Pixels
Filesize is 10.88MB
Version 2 is 5.95MB
Associated Categories: Botanical Art
Associated Categories: Botanical illustrations
Associated Categories: William Roxburgh
Keywords: 19th century, botanical art, east india company, fruit, india, medicinal plant, medicine, s eed, william roxburgh collection