Hermann Adolph Köhler (1834-1879) was a Prussian physician and chemist. In those days, most medicines were made from natural sources.
His most famous work was the herbal "Köhler's Medicinal Plants" (or, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen). This described plants from all around the world with medicinal uses.
Medizinal-Pflanzen had beautiful lithographs to illustrate the plants. Here are some of the best for you to choose from.
They are genuine antiques from the 1890s.
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Opium Poppy - Papaver somniferumThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe an..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Nutmeg - Myristica fragransThe Banda Islands in Indonesia were the only source of nutmeg and mace production until the mid-19th century.This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era o..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Pomegranate © Punica granatumPomegranates have been cultivated throughout the Middle East, South Asia, and Mediterranean region for several millennia.This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohle..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Wild Saffron © Colchicum autumnaleSaffron has long been the world's costliest spice by weight.This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from arou..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Hops © Humulus lupulusThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe and eagerly ..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Tamarind - Tamarindus indicaThe tamarind tree produces brown, pod-like fruits that contain a sweet, tangy pulp, which is used in cuisines around the worldThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann K..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Sage -Salvia officinalis This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe and ..
US$80.00
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Mistletoe - Viscum albumThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe and eagerl..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Hollyhock - Althaea roseaThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe and eager..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Frankincense - Boswellia carteriiFrankincense is an aromatic resin used in incense and perfumes, obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia.This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an e..
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Jalap - Ipoea purga This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe and eager..
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Cork Tree - Quercus suberThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe and eager..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Holly Oak Tree - Quercus sessilifloraThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Euro..
US$80.00
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Acacia catechu The wood is highly valued for furniture and toolsThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being c..
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Acacia senegalThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe and eagerly studied ..
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Alder Buckthorn - Rhamnus frangulaThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe ..
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Apple - Pirus malusThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe and eagerly stu..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Aztec Tobacco - Nicotiana rustica This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Eu..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Balsam - Toluifera balsamumThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe and eag..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Balsam of Peru - Toluifera pereiraeThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Bearberry - Arctostaphylos uva ursiIn the wild, the fruits are commonly eaten by bearsThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the w..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Bitter Wood - Quassia amaraThe bitter principle found in the bark and wood is used as the basis of Angostura BittersThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and explora..
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Condurango - Gonolobus viridiflorus This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to ..
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Diesel Tree - Copaifera officinalis brA tropical rainforest tree which produces terpene hydrocarbons in its wood and leavesThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and ..
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Gentian - Gentiana luteaIt is remarkable for the intense bitterness of the root and every part of the herbage. Before the introduction of hops, gentian was used occasionally in brewing.This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was..
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Hollong - Dipterocarpus retusus A large tree from the East Indies, farmed for its resin and wood.This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from a..
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Indian Kino - Pterocarpus masrupiumHeartwood is antibiotic and hypoglycaemic, and is used to control blood sugar.This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploratio..
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29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Indian Liquorice - Glycyrrhiza glabra This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back t..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Liquidambar - Liquidambar orientalis Commonly known as oriental sweetgum or Turkish sweetgum.This is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from aroun..
US$80.00
29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Liquorice - Glycyrrhiza glabra brThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe a..
US$80.00