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     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." ZEDOARY (CURCUMA ZEDOARIA) [Zedoary, is also known as white turmeric - Latin: Curcuma zedoaria ]  Zedoary is warm and has great healing powers. Anyone who has TREMOR in their limbs should cut zedoary into wine, add some galangal and honey, boil the  wine and then  drink it lukewarm.  Against EXCESSIVE SALIVA  and an  OVERFILLED STOMACH , the following is recommended: zedoary powder (as watery extract) is mixed with fine wheat flour. From this dough, form little buns and let them dry in the sun or in the almost cold oven. (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • High fever This translation is for informative purposes on...

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." LIQUORICE [LICORICE] (GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA) Liquorice is moderately warm . It brings about a clear voice and makes the mind pleasant, too. Liquorice clears the eyes. It supports the  stomach with its digestion and absorption of food. FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Angina pectoris This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." OREGANO (ORIGANUM VULGARE) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Chest pain   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

    St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." FENUGREEK (T RIGONELLA  FOENUM-GRAECUM) Fenugreek is a remedy against daily fevers. The seed has to be boiled in  wine and taken on an empty stomach. This can be taken against quartan fever as well. Against the latter place [apart from taking the medicine orally] fenugreek poultices around the shins and feet. (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Tremor in the limbs   • Against melancholy     This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

    St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." SPANISH CHAMOMILE (ANACYCLUS PYRETHRUM) The root of the Spanish chamomile possesses moderate  warmth and is slightly dry . For healthy people, its consumption is beneficial. It does help to build [ good , healthy] blood and strengthens the mind. It is beneficial for the frail and weak, too - it restores their strength. It aids digestion [and facilitates regular bowel motions]. FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Feeling overwhelmed • Bad breath   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

    St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." GALANGAL (ALPINIA GALANGA) Galangal (Alpinia galanga). The galangal is very  warm and effective.  The following powder helps against BAD BREATH : Mix equal proportions of galangal and fennel with twice as much  nutmeg and  Spanish chamomile ( Anacyclus pyrethrum ). A pinch of this powder is to be taken every day with a little bit of bread on an empty stomach. Afterwards you flush it with warmed up wine . Additionally, eating fragrant herbs regularly throughout the day also helps against halitosis. Against the harmful influence of  rotten juices in the intestines and the spleen , whereby MELANCHOLY arises - as the heart gradually becomes affected - take equal parts ...

    St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." BLACK CUMIN (NIGELLA SATIVA) Black cumin is  warm and dry . For consumption by humans it is not recommended, because this would lead to pain ; for animals , however, black cumin is not harmful.  Lard mixed with crushed black cumin makes an excellent ointment against ulcers on the head (any ulcers except those caused by scabies ).  As a fly deterrent, black cumin is dissolved in honey - it kills the flies. (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Constipation   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." HEMP (CANNABIS SATIVA) Hemp is warm ; it grows when the air is neither very  warm nor very cold .  For the  strong and healthy hemp is agreeable, but not so for the weak, and especially not for those who have a weak brain . (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Obesity • Stab wounds • Paralysis due to wear  out   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." FOXTAIL MILLET (PANICUM ITALICUM) Foxtail millet is cold. It contains but little  warmth and therefore little strength. However, foxtail millet is not quite as useless as [ordinary]  millet ( Panicum miliaceum ). In case of SPIKING TEMPERATURE foxtail millet is boiled in wine . This remedy must be drunk while it is warm. (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Festering wounds • Cough - a recipe for cough mixture   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." MILLET (PANICUM MILIACEUM) Millet is cold, only slightly warm .  It does neither increase the blood nor the flesh, and it does not provide man with strength. It merely bloats the  stomach and causes the  brain to become watery.  In fact, [due to its lack of usefulness ] millet is hardly distinguishable from a weed. (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL HEALING FOODS: • Against nausea • To strengthen the brain This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." LENS (ERVUM LENS) [Lens - the edible seeds of this plant are called lentils].  The lens is cold . It does not increase the body's marrow, nor the flesh, nor the blood; neither does this  plant provide [the organism] with any strength whatsoever. It merely bloats the body tremendously. (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL HEALING FOODS: • Hearing loss • Against extreme exhaustion   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." BEAN (VICA FABA) The bean is warm ,  good food for healthy and  strong people, it surpasses the pea . Even for the weak, the bean is  not exactly harmful because it does not create as much mucus. Bean flour is good for the healthy and the  sick because it is easy to digest. For diseases of the bowels, boil beans to pulp in water, add fat or oil and consume this concoction regularly. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL HEALING FOODS: • This food "makes man's spirit serene and happy"   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." SORREL (RUMEX ACETOSA) Firstly, sorrel is neither  warm nor cold .  Eating sorrel is not useful ; it would cause melancholy in man. Beasts, however, benefit from sorrel - especially cattle . (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Jaundice   • Unwanted swelling This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." HORSE MINT (MENTHA SYLVESTRIS) Horse mint is more  warm than cold . To prepare a poultice against SKIN ULCERS and other INFECTED and FESTERING  SKIN CONDITIONS  horse mint is crushed and applied on the affected areas. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES: • For complete healing of cuts and stab wounds • To remedy slurred speech This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

    St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." CRESS (LEPIDIUM SATIVUM) Cress [Garden cress - Latin: Lepidium sativum ] is more  warm than cold , and also moist. Rather than through sunlight, it instead grows through the freshness in the soil. Eating cress increases the  bad fluids [in the body]. It also has a negative effect on the spleen . (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL HEALING FOODS: • Poison: Antidote to poison • Against paralysis due to wear out   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." COMMON PURSLANE (PORTULACA OLERACEA) Purslane is cold . It causes phlegm. It is not recommended as food for humans. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL HEALING FOODS: • For a radiant complexion This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." GARLIC (ALLIUM SATIVUM) Garlic has the right warmth . It grows through the force of the dew from the beginning of the night right until daybreak.  It is better suited for food than leeks - both for the healthy and the sick .  Garlic has to be eaten raw, though, because the cooking process makes it powerless, similar to  wine that has gone off . It should be eaten in moderate amounts only - otherwise the blood would become overheated. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL HEALING FOODS: • Food aiding weight loss   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

      St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." ROCKFOILS (SAXIFRAGA) Saxifraga granulata FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Intense pain This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." CLOVE (EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLATA) The clove is very warm and posseses a certain moisture that brings about its pleasant spread - not unlike the sweetness of honey.  Clove relieves an ACHING HEAD as well as a stupid head.  It helps against illnesses of the  INTESTINES AND THE GUT  and against  FLUID RETENTION . It prevents  PODAGRA , which is caused by oozing of marrow. (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Gout attack • Cataracts This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

        St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." NUTMEG (MYRISTICA FRAGRANS) The tree that yields nutmeg is hot. Its fruit, the nutmeg, has great  warmth and excellent powers.  Ingesting nutmeg brings about an uplift of spirit and a sound mind.  As a remedy against  BITTERNESS OF HEART AND SOUL  take equal amounts of nutmeg and cinnamon, include some cloves, grind those spices to powder, and add some flour and water. The resulting dough is formed into biscuits. This remedy opens the heart, softens emotions and, additionally, reduces all bad juices [in the organism], enhances the quality of the blood and makes you resilient and strong . (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES ...

    St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." RUE - COMMON RUE (RUTA GRAVEOLENS) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Severe pain This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." SPELT (TRITICUM SPELTA) Spelt [dinkel wheat] is warm ; it is the best grain, rich in nutrients and strong , more pleasant than all other cereals. Spelt forms real flesh and real blood and makes man's spirit serene and happy. It is wholesome in any preparation.  If someone is so  frail that he cannot eat due to extreme WEAKNESS , he should be given a  drink made from boiled spelt mixed with egg yolk. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL HEALING FOODS: • Against indigestion This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." GARDEN CHERVIL (CEREFOLIUM) The garden chervil is  dry in nature, but is more  warm than cold . It grows neither through cold air, nor through  strong air, nor through moisture in the soil, but in a weak atmosphere before the sun's warming rays are fruitful.  Humans derive neither benefit nor harm from consuming it, except that it heals INTESTINAL WOUNDS.  To achieve the latter, you pound the chervil and add the squeezed juice to wine . This remedy may then be consumed regularly.  Against PAIN IN THE SPLEEN  caused by the consumption of raw food, one makes a seasoning from chervil (cerefolium) , some  dill and  wheat bread in vinegar and t...

      St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." ELFDOCK (INULA HELENIUM) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES: • For healing of skin ulcers • Against nausea This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." COMMON POLYPODY (POLYPODIUM VULGARE) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Scabies This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

    St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them."   DILL (ANETHUM GRAVEOLENS) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Abdominal pain This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

  St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." PEA (PISUM SATIVUM) Pea (Pisum sativum). The pea has a negative effect on the lungs; it makes them heavy. This effect is due to the pea being  cold and slightly phlegmatic.  Peas are not recommended  to people who are  ill or sickly . (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL HEALING FOODS: • Bread for the unwell   • A burnout remedy This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." MILKWEED (EUPHORBIA PEPLUS) Milkweed is warm and  dry and useful for many things.  Boiled with  wine and honey it gets rid of any type of GOUT . To facilitate this, the beverage described above is taken regularly with a meal and additionally during the night. Moreover, a poultice  made from the above ingredients may be applied directly on the stomach . The following remedy clears the CHEST  and aids the LARYNX  (voice box):  Equal parts of dried powdered  liquorice and finely ground wild hop are mixed with some dry salt . This powder is taken both on an empty stomach and at mealtimes. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL RE...

     St Hildegard writes: "When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them." BARLEY (HORDEUM VULGARE) Barley is cold . Its consumption is  useful neither for the healthy nor the sick , because it is not as powerful as wheat ,  rye and oats .  A barley bath , however, is excellent if you are really unwell.  If you are so WEAK that you cannot tolerate bread, you should prepare a drink of equal parts oats and barley with a little fennel  and  sip this instead of eating bread until you recover .  HARD, ROUGH, FLAKY SKIN becomes soft and beautiful in colour when washed regularly with barley water. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Skin ulcers   • Animal bites This translation is f...