Berolini (Berlin), 1788. Folio-size (35.8 x 22.2 cm) delicately hand-coloured loose lithograph of plants with printed caption.

The Pharmaceutica is a very rare work, seldom found complete and even individual plates of plants are rare. This print of a smearwort is in very good condition. The genus name Aristolochia derives from the Greek words αριστος (aristos) meaning "the best" and 'lochéia' meaning ' childbirth', for the old use in promoting uterine contractions. The Latin name of the species rotunda refers to the rounded shape of the leaves. Some light toning to the edges. No creases, dents or chips present. Nissen BBI, 784. Stafleu & Cowan (under 2834) "Not seen".