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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." 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.

     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." CREEPING TORMENTIL (POTENTILLA REPTANS) Creeping tormentil is very warm, its  sap possesses moderate moisture. It is a remedy against HIGH FEVER .  To help combat fever, the plant is thoroughly crushed. Then add it to wheat flour , some tree oil (if this is not at hand, poppy seed oil is used instead) and water. This is kneaded into a soft dough. The paste is applied to  cloth made from hemp. These medicated strips are wrapped around the body of the  sick person. They must be reheated once during the night and once during the day and reapplied. To clear CLOUDED VISION , creeping tormentil is steeped in wine . The strained wine is used for washing the eyes . This wi...

    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." SANICLE (SANICULA EUROPAEA) Sanicle or wood sanicle ( Sanicula europaea ). Sanicle is warm , its  sap is sweet and healthy . It is particularly recommended to  strengthen a  WEAK STOMACH and WEAK INTESTINES .  In summer you pull the green parts along with the root from the earth,  boil everything in water, and add honey and some  liquorice to the brew. The potion honey root  is prepared in this way. Sanicle is also dried in the sun, whereby it loses nothing of its strength, and powdered without residue and stored for the winter, so that it can then be treated with honey and  liquorice as before.  Against  WOUNDS THAT HAVE BEEN INFLICTED WI...

  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." OAT (AVENA SATIVA) The oat is warm ; it is an excellent and wholesome food. Ingested by man it brings about a cheerful spirit, a clear and lucid mind, a  healthy colour and  strong flesh.  Oats are recommended to those who are WEAK ; the really sick , however, do not  benefit from them.  If  PARALYSIS DUE TO WEAR OUT  occurs, so that a person's mental capacities are affected, he shall take baths with water in which oats have been boiled, which is rewarmed by pouring it over red hot stones. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Hoarseness • Stab wounds This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any...

     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." BROOKLIME (VERONICA BECCABUNGA) Brooklime or European speedwell (Veronica Beccabunga) is of a  warm nature.  To prepare a PURGATIVE , it is boiled to pulp in oil or any other type of edible fat.  Brooklime is also one of the remedies against GOUT . (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Obesity • Gout and gout pain 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." RYE (SECALE CEREALE) Rye is warm , a little  colder than wheat . The bread baked from it is strong and healthy , in fat people it causes WEIGHT LOSS , while at the same time strengthening their health.  However, it is not advisable for those who suffer from  stomach complaints. Anyone who has any kind of SWELLING on their body should regularly place on it rye bread that has been warmed by the fire or hot rye bread that has come out of the oven, and the tumour will disappear.  Powdered rye bread crust is recommended for sprinkling against SEBORRHOEIC DERMATITIS. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Animal bites • Slow healing ...

     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." WATERCRESS (NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE) Watercress is warm , its general consumption is neither very  useful nor does it do much harm.  To combat JAUNDICE , however, and against FEVER and POOR DIGESTION , watercress is heated in a frying pan and  taken warm. (From: Physica, St Hildegard of Bingen) FAVOURITE MEDIEVAL REMEDIES AGAINST: • Indigestion •  Jaundice This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.