Mecca balsam (Commiphora opobalsamum): entire young plant. Line engraving by J. Heath, c. 1804.
- Date:
- 1 October 1804
- Reference:
- 20919i
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Mecca myrrh is the source of balm of Gilead used in perfumery and in incense. It is used locally to treat stomach complaints, to induce sweating and to heal wounds
Publication/Creation
London : Longman & Co., 1 October 1804.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; platemark 27.9 x 23.5 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Balessan. Heath sc.
References note
John Heath, The Heath family engravers 1779-1878, Aldershot 1993, vol. 1, pp. 114-115 (as Batessan), 170-171
Reference
Wellcome Collection 20919i
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