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Hinicula

Three explicit names referred to valerian.

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A Chymical Dictionary

Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026

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Orientation

At a Glance

  • The wordThree explicit names referred to valerian.
  • In the bookGumicula has its own short entry with the same valerian identification.
  • A place to readThe historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 25; facsimile PDF page 353.

Historical definition

Hinicula, genicula, or gumicula is valerian.

Meaning

The entry supplies alternative forms and a direct plant identification. No part of the plant, preparation or medicinal use is stated, so the three names should remain naming aids rather than descriptions of three different remedies.

Use in the book

Gumicula has its own short entry with the same valerian identification. That internal duplication supports the relationship among the names. It should remain searchable without suppressing the other headword or adding a modern species that the dictionary does not specify.

Places to read

  1. HiniculaRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
  2. GumiculaA plant name directly referred to valerian.

Source note

Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 25; facsimile PDF page 353 — Facsimile

Sources. A Chymicall Dictionary 1650, s.v. Hinicula