Kräuter Atlas of Johann Künzle, circa 1952-1975
Scope and Contents
Cover description: "100 heilpflanzen in naturgetreuer, farbiger Darstellung, ausgewählt, von Kräuterpfarrer Johann Künzle” (100 medicinal plants in lifelike, colored representation selected by “herbs priest” Johann Künzle)
The atlas includes illustrations and written descriptions of 100 medicinal herbs, in German. Johann Künzle (1857-1945) was a Swiss Catholic priest and botanist known as a “Kräuterpfarrer” (herbs priest) for his knowledge of herbal medicine. He drew and collected medicinal herbs and promoted alternative medicine remedies and practices.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1952-1975
Language of Materials
English and German
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: .5 Linear Feet
Physical Description
16 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library Repository
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
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