Ann Shelton
The appearance of a Lion (Siberian motherwort, honeyweed and marihuanilla, little marijuana, or sibirisches herzgespann - German for Siberian heart's delight, lion's ear, Siberian lion's tail), 2025
Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Bamboo, framed
46 x 35 in
117 x 89 cm
117 x 89 cm
Edition of 6 plus 2 artist's proofs
Siberian motherwort like common motherwort has an old history as a plant associated with aiding pregnancy and birth; this is discredited in modern medicine, and the plant appears with warnings...
Siberian motherwort like common motherwort has an old history as a plant associated with aiding pregnancy and birth; this is discredited in modern medicine, and the plant appears with warnings against use by pregnant women. Historically, however, it was said to soothe pregnant women, and to aid women in all stages of their lives—with menstrual irregularities, pain, and menopausal symptoms. It also has a long list of claimed benefits for cardiac health, diabetes, fever, malaria, hypotension, and as an anti-inflammatory. Its seeds were recorded as being traded at Kew Gardens in 1908 and it was said to be used in magic for astral travel, projection and to strengthen joy and purpose.