HOME REMEDIES: HEMLOCK

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."

 HEMLOCK (CONIUM MACULATUM)

Hemlock is warm and dangerous - when eaten, it wreaks havoc in the human body. 

When you have sustained injuries by having been beaten with clubs, knuckles or ropes, or if anyone has broken his limbs and flesh by falling from a great height, a bandage soaked in hemlock decoction should be applied - it has a healing effect. 

Likewise, anyone who has contracted tumours between the flesh and skin due to EXTERNAL INJURIES should scald hemlock in hot water and apply it to the affected areas.

(From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica)

FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST:

• Immodest heat 

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