Sea Holly (Acanthus Illicifolius)
Diwan Bhawani Das (1770 – 1834)
Diwan Bhawani Das (1770-1834) was a skilled artist & administrator serving the Durrani & Sikh Empires. Known for blending traditional Indian styles with modern techniques, his paintings—like 'Shakuntala'—are national treasures. Explore his legacy and
Royal Albert Memorial Museum - Art Gallery (Exeter, United Kingdom)
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Sea holly is currently being investigated as a treatment for liver and other cancers. InAyurvedic medicine the plant is known as a ‘Sahachara’ - a group of similarplants that are used for rheumatic complaints. It has been used for dyspepsia,paralysis, asthma, headache, rheumatism, and skin diseases. The leaves can bechewed or brewed into a tea.Drawings of Indian plants and trees later named at the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew.
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- Название: Sea Holly (Acanthus Illicifolius)
- Художник: Diwan Bhawani Das
- Размер оригинала: 39.0 x 55.0 cm
- Формат: Portrait
- Правовой статус: Общественное достояние
- Местонахождение: Royal Albert Memorial Museum - Art Gallery
- Динамика: Naturalistic Illustration
- Ключевые слова: indian botanicals , 18th century drawing , detailed botanical
- Насыщенность цвета: Balanced
- Воспринимаемая яркость: brilliant


