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    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." CINNAMON (CINNAMOMUM CASSIA) Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) The tree (the bark of which is cinnamon) has much heat . Cinnamon is very  hot and has tremendous strength. It possesses a certain amount of moisture along with the heat - the former, however, is more pronounced.  Frequently eating cinnamon reduces the bad juices [in the body] and promotes the good ones. (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Mood swings   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     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." BLACK PEPPER (PIPER NIGRUM) Black pepper is  warm and dry. Excessive consumption of black pepper damages the human [organism]. It causes pleurisy and transforms the  good body fluids into bad ones.  If someone has  spleen problems and LACK OF APPETITE  (to such an extent that he considers all types of food repulsive), he is advised to season the foods with pepper or to add pepper to the  bread dough [before baking it] and his appetite will return. (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Sore throat • Watering eyes   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or con...

    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." SPANISH CHAMOMILE (ANACYCLUS PYRETHRUM) The root of the Spanish chamomile possesses moderate  warmth and is slightly dry . For healthy people, its consumption is beneficial. It does help to build [ good , healthy] blood and strengthens the mind. It is beneficial for the frail and weak, too - it restores their strength. It aids digestion [and facilitates regular bowel motions]. FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Feeling overwhelmed • Bad breath   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.

     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 w...