HOME REMEDIES: SORREL
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." SORREL (RUMEX ACETOSA) Firstly, sorrel is neither warm nor cold . Eating sorrel is not useful ; it would cause melancholy in man. Beasts, however, benefit from sorrel - especially cattle . (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Jaundice • Unwanted swelling This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.