Statement of Ezhava folk physician, Itty AchudemItty Achuden · 1678

  • Creation date1678
  • MuseumNational Centre for Biological Sciences

Itty Achuden (? – ?)

Discover Itty Achuden, a 17th-century Indian herbalist & botanist. His 'Hortus Malabaricus' documented Kerala’s medicinal plants, bridging traditional knowledge with European science. Explore his legacy!

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This signed statement, in volume 1 of the Hortus Indicus Malabaricus, in Malayalam Kolezuthu script, is by the folk physician from a traditional family of physicians of the Ezhava community of Malabar. He states that information he provided for the volumes was culled from his family

About this artwork

  • Title: Statement of Ezhava folk physician, Itty Achudem
  • Artist: Itty Achuden
  • Year: 1678
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: National Centre for Biological Sciences
  • Main color: Putty
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

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