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Amber Water

Aqua Ligurii

Historical tradition – not medical advice, and no health or healing claims. more

Historical botanical drawing: Amber
Amber

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In the tradition, amber water was associated with the stomach.

Preparation 1

In the morning, place the amber in a glass of fresh water, leave it there for 20 to 25 minutes and then take the stone out. The water is then ready for use after breakfast.

Note

Amber is fossilised tree resin. It is used only externally or via the water, never taken internally.

About the stone

By Hildegard's account, the water takes up the powers of the stone when the stone lies in it briefly.

Sources & references

  1. Ptok, Michael: Die Hildegard-Hausapotheke für die ganze Familie. St. Benno Verlag 2025. S. 51–52.

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Historical tradition. The above describes how this preparation was recorded and used in the tradition of Hildegard of Bingen. This is cultural-historical information, not medical advice and not a health or healing claim, and it is no substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. If you have health complaints, please consult your doctor or pharmacy.

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