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Pellitory Powder

Radix Anacycli pyrethri pulvis

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

Historical botanical drawing: Pellitory
Pellitory

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, pellitory powder was associated with digestion and mental freshness, and was valued as a strengthening spice.

Ingredients

Roman pellitory (Anacyclus pyrethrum) with the constituents anacycline and pyrethrin (pellitorine).

Note 5

Tradition records a daily amount of no more than about 5 g (roughly 1 tsp); larger amounts may be poorly tolerated.

Botanical background

Roman pellitory thrives in the Atlas Mountains above 800 metres. Its constituent anacycline was described in 1963 by Ferdinand Bohlmann and is credited with nerve-tonic properties. Pellitorine is said to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects; it was, among other things, a subject of malaria research.

Sources & references

  1. Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 46.
  2. Strehlow, Wighard: Der Hildegard-Kompass. Die wichtigsten Heilmittel und Anwendungen. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 21.
  3. Hildegard von Bingen: Heilsame Schöpfung. Die natürliche Wirkkraft der Dinge (Physica). Hrsg. von der Abtei St. Hildegard, Eibingen. Beuroner Kunstverlag 2012 (4. Auflage 2024). Cap. 1-18 (Bertram).
  4. Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Heilschätze. Schafgarbe, Veilchen, Galgant, Bertram. Knaur Verlag 2018. S. 122 ff.
  5. Heepen, Günther H.: Das Heilwissen der Hildegard von Bingen. Gräfe und Unzer Verlag 2015. S. 40.
  6. Breindl, Ellen: Das große Gesundheitsbuch der Hl. Hildegard von Bingen. Bassermann Verlag 2004. S. 172.

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More preparations using Pellitory

Pellitory Pellitory Tablets

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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