Roots of Cimicifuga and Helleborus sp - Specimen details

Roots of Cimicifuga and Helleborus sp - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 56393

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Plant Name 1.01 RANUNCULACEAE Cimicifuga racemosa Entry Book Number
Artefact Name Roots of Cimicifuga and Helleborus sp Vernacular Name
Iso Country Not defined TDWG Region Not defined
Parts Held Roots of Cimicifuga and Helleborus sp Geography Description
Uses Roots of Cimicifuga and Helleborus spUse: MEDICINES User: Not defined TDWG use MEDICINES
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Donor Pharm Soc GB Donor No 29
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Notes: Label source: Student should observe numerous stout branches curving upwards, and the structure of the rhizome and the root, exhibited by the transverse section, and should compare the drug with black hellebore rhizome, which is tortuous and provided wit, h irregular branches not exhibiting a prominent curve upwards; the section of the rhizome exhibits a thicker bark and few wood bundles.
Determinations:1.01 RANUNCULACEAE Helleborus niger
    1.01 RANUNCULACEAE Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt.

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