HOME REMEDIES: GINGER

 

 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."

GINGER (ZINGIBER OFFICINALE)

Ginger is very hot and flowing, its consumption harms healthy and well-nourished people because it makes them stupid, unwise, lukewarm and unrestrained.

But those who are SKINNY AND FRAIL should take a drink made from ginger powder or eat ginger with their bread, but discontinue this once they have recovered so as not to suffer any damage. 

Against INFLAMED AND CLOUDY EYES, ginger powder should be wrapped in a cloth and steeped in wine until the wine has taken on a dark colour; this preparation should then be smeared on the eyelids before going to bed.

(From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica)

FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST:

• Nausea

• Bad breath

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