Cephaelis ipecacuanha
Ipecac · Brækrod
Museum-quality giclée print on 189gsm Enhanced Matte paper. Archival, fade-resistant inks ensure years of vibrant display. The matte finish eliminates glare and gives a premium, tactile quality.
Original illustration from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887), carefully colour-corrected from high-resolution library scans.
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Each poster includes a scientifically verified description of the plant's medicinal properties, based on EMA and WHO monographs.
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About this plant
The root of Cephaelis ipecacuanha contains emetine, an isoquinoline alkaloid with powerful antimicrobial properties, first used by the Tupi people of Brazil. In 1680, physician Helvetius received sole selling rights from King Louis XIV. The formula was made public in 1688, making ipecac one of the first globally traded plant medicines. The root became a cornerstone of European and colonial pharmacology for over two centuries.
