Mastic (Llentiscle - Pistacia lentiscus). Botanical plate black and white drawing
Handmade signed print with a black and white illustration of several sprigs of llentiscle (mastic in Valencian).
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| Medium | Illustration printed on Hahnemühle 188gr. museum paper. |
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Handmade signed print with a black and white illustration of several sprigs of llentiscle (mastic in Valencian).
It is a very common perennial shrub and typical of the undergrowth of Mediterranean pine and oak forests. The fruits are first green, then red and finally - when ripe - turn black. Although it is usually found in the form of a shrub about 3 meters high, it is actually a tree that can reach 6 meters.
TRADITIONAL USES
The sap is called mastic and is used to produce a gum, or highly aromatic latex. In ancient times, this latex was used as chewing gum and is currently used in orthodontic applications, to manufacture varnishes and also in bakery and liquor manufacturing.
Mastic leaves are considered to be astringents, antihemorrhagic y anti-inflammatory. It is also used to facilitate the healing of wounds, cuts and sores and for cut diarrhea. Reference
Botanical picture of the mastic plant printed on museum and framing paper available for purchase in various sizes (a1, a2, a3, a4, a5). The illustration has been made with black ink on paper and then digitized to make the reproductions. It is a perfect drawing to decorate houses (living rooms, corridors, kitchens) as well as businesses such as herbalist shops and tea shops. All shipments are made from our studio in Valencia to all over the world.
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