HOME REMEDIES: ROSE

 

  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."

PROVENCE ROSE (ROSA CENTIFOLIA)

The rose is cold, but that particular cold has a useful principle in it. Collect the rose petals at daybreak and place them over the EYES. They make them clear and draw out [inflammation]. 

Rose petals are also useful for bandaging ULCERS and for all kinds of medicines and ointments. 

If you get angry easily, grind to powder dried rose petals and some sage. As soon as the ANGER stirs, bring some powder to your nose. The sage soothes and the rose cheers. 

An ointment made from roses and half as much sage, boiled with fat and water, eliminates SPASMS and PARALYSIS.

(From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica)

FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST:

• Tremor in the limbs 

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