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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."   HEMLOCK (CONIUM MACULATUM) Hemlock is  warm and  dangerous - when eaten, it wreaks havoc in the human body.  When you have sustained injuries by having been beaten with clubs, knuckles or ropes, or if anyone has broken his limbs and flesh by falling from a great height, a bandage soaked in hemlock decoction  should be applied - it has a healing effect.  Likewise, anyone who has contracted tumours between the flesh and skin due to EXTERNAL INJURIES should scald hemlock in hot water and apply it to the affected areas. (From: St Hildegard of Bingen, Physica) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Immodest heat   This translation is for informative purposes only. If you su...

     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." HORSE MINT (MENTHA SYLVESTRIS) Horse mint is more  warm than cold . To prepare a poultice against SKIN ULCERS and other INFECTED and FESTERING  SKIN CONDITIONS  horse mint is crushed and applied on the affected areas. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES: • For complete healing of cuts and stab wounds • To remedy slurred speech 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." GARDEN CHERVIL (CEREFOLIUM) The garden chervil is  dry in nature, but is more  warm than cold . It grows neither through cold air, nor through  strong air, nor through moisture in the soil, but in a weak atmosphere before the sun's warming rays are fruitful.  Humans derive neither benefit nor harm from consuming it, except that it heals INTESTINAL WOUNDS.  To achieve the latter, you pound the chervil and add the squeezed juice to wine . This remedy may then be consumed regularly.  Against PAIN IN THE SPLEEN  caused by the consumption of raw food, one makes a seasoning from chervil (cerefolium) , some  dill and  wheat bread in vinegar and t...

     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." WOUNDWORT (SOLIDAGO VIRGAUREA) Woundwort is more  cold than warm . Its sap is harmful. Against LARGE SKIN LESIONS , SKIN ULCERS , EXTERNAL INJURIES , or OOZING PUSTULES  woundwort is boiled and applied as a poultice. It helps both humans and animals suffering from those conditions. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Animal bites • Alzheimer's This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.