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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." CHICORY (CICHORIUM INTYBUS) Chicory is  warm and humid, and there is in its nature a striving for stately appearance; whoever carries it with them draws people's hatred. Against CHEST PAIN and HOARSENESS , make a brew of chicory and equal parts of the greater burdock ( Arctium lappa ), boiled in pure wine , and take it frequently after meals and at night.  If you suffer from INDIGESTION , take chicory and large burdock, dry them in the sun or on a hot brick, add the third part (of the individual plant) crystallised or dried salt. In this manner make a drink and add honey in the end. Take of this after meals and dur...

  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." LUNGWORT (PULMONARIA OFFICINALIS) Lungwort is  cold and a little bit dry ; it is not really useful for a person's health. If, however, someone's LUNGS ARE SWOLLEN  ,so that he keeps COUGHING and CAN HARDLY BREATHE , a remedy of lungwort boiled in wine  is taken regularly.  Lungwort is beneficial for sheep to eat , if they eat much of it they become healthy, put on weight and produce much milk. (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Lack of appetite   • Skin rash   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." LAVENDER (LAVANDULA SPICA) Common lavender ( Lavandula spica ) [ L. augustofolia, L. officinalis ] Common lavender is warm and dry, its warmth is beneficial.  Boiled with  wine or honey and water it gets rid of  CHEST CONGESTION  and alleviates  LUNG AND LIVER PAIN .  It brings about pure knowledge and a good character. (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Immodest heat • Memory loss 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." GALANGAL (ALPINIA GALANGA) Galangal (Alpinia galanga). The galangal is very  warm and effective.  The following powder helps against BAD BREATH : Mix equal proportions of galangal and fennel with twice as much  nutmeg and  Spanish chamomile ( Anacyclus pyrethrum ). A pinch of this powder is to be taken every day with a little bit of bread on an empty stomach. Afterwards you flush it with warmed up wine . Additionally, eating fragrant herbs regularly throughout the day also helps against halitosis. Against the harmful influence of  rotten juices in the intestines and the spleen , whereby MELANCHOLY arises - as the heart gradually becomes affected - take equal parts ...

  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." PEA (PISUM SATIVUM) Pea (Pisum sativum). The pea has a negative effect on the lungs; it makes them heavy. This effect is due to the pea being  cold and slightly phlegmatic.  Peas are not recommended  to people who are  ill or sickly . (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL HEALING FOODS: • Bread for the unwell   • A burnout remedy 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." MILKWEED (EUPHORBIA PEPLUS) Milkweed is warm and  dry and useful for many things.  Boiled with  wine and honey it gets rid of any type of GOUT . To facilitate this, the beverage described above is taken regularly with a meal and additionally during the night. Moreover, a poultice  made from the above ingredients may be applied directly on the stomach . The following remedy clears the CHEST  and aids the LARYNX  (voice box):  Equal parts of dried powdered  liquorice and finely ground wild hop are mixed with some dry salt . This powder is taken both on an empty stomach and at mealtimes. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL RE...

    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."   WATER MINT (MENTHA AQUATICA) Water mint (Mentha aquatica). The water mint is warm , but a little bit  cold and as a food neither  useful nor harmful to humans. Against  STOMACH DISTURBANCES  it is eaten raw or cooked as puree or in a drink . It is also used against  LUNG COMPLAINTS  and  COUGHS. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Stomach cramps • Stab wounds This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.