Maō (Ephedra sinica) - center (316 C)
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| Museum number | 316 |
|---|---|
| Uemera number / title | 一; 櫨染 廿五 "Haze-some 25" |
| Folder location | 4th shelf |
| Sample location | center (316 C) |
| Fiber type | silk |
| Color | dark brown |
| Dyestuff (Japanese common name) | 麻黄 : Maō |
| Dyestuff (botanical name) | Ephedra sinica Stapf |
| Plant part | stem / dried (?) |
| Dyestuff extraction | boiled in water |
| Auxiliary agent in dye bath | - |
| Mordant | iron |
| Other auxiliary agent | - |
| Uemera's notes | Without mordanting, the resultant color would be dull yellow. The plant has been taken as medicine since ancient time, and was listed in various medical books, including the Shinnōhonzoukyo (神農本草経) from 300 BC - 200 AD China; the Bencao Gangmu (本草綱目accessible through: http://www.i-apple.jp/honzo/) from the late 16th century, China; AD; and Sokyo-honzou (蘇恭本草). |
| Uemera's date | Kyoto |