HOME REMEDIES BY SAINT HILDEGARD OF BINGEN

  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." CELERY (APIUM GRAVEOLENS) Celery is  warm , naturally more cheerful than  dry , and very juicy; it is not  healthy  when eaten raw because it produces  bad juices . Its effects unsettle the  mind . Against  WATERING EYES , crush celery with a little fennel, add the white of the egg to the juice and tie it over the eyes at night with a bandage.  Against severe  GOUT PAIN , however, grind dried celery, plus the third part  common rue ,  nutmeg ,  cloves  and  rockfoils (saxifraga)  - always a little less of each, and take this powder on an empty  stomach  as well as after meals. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST:  • Stab wounds • Gout and gout pain Thi

     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.