HOME REMEDIES: WHEAT

 

 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."

 WHEAT (TRITICUM VULGARE)

Triticum (Triticum vulgare, [Triticum aestivum]). The wheat is warm, a full fruit without blemishes. The flour made from the whole fruit is best suited for BREAD FOR THE SICK; bread made from the finest flour (exclusively from the pulp of the grain) is less beneficial. The former creates abundant flesh and blood for humans, the latter favours the creation of inferior juices (phlegm). The second is also the case with eating the raw whole grains of wheat. 

But if you suffer from madness because of the shrinking of the brain, [ALZHEIMER'S], you should boil the whole wheat grains in water and wrap them around your head as a warm poultice, whereby the brain is increased and strengthened. 

In the case of a DOG BITE, a paste made from wheat flour and egg white should first be placed on the wound so that it draws out the harmful substances, later a paste made from yarrow and egg white is applied to aid wound healing, and as a third step the usual ointments can then be used.

(From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen)

FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST

• Impaired wound healing

• Watering eyes


This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

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