Tormentil

Potentilla erecta

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

Historical botanical drawing: Tormentil — Tormentil

Tradition (Hildegard's writings) ¹

In Hildegard's tradition, tormentil was associated with the mouth and throat and with digestion.

Ingredients

Rootstock of tormentil; white wine.

Preparation ¹

Pour white wine over the chopped rootstock, leave it to infuse for one to two hours, then strain.

Note

For persistent complaints of the mouth or digestion, seek medical or dental advice.

Botanical background ¹

Tormentil (Potentilla erecta) is rich in tannins; these act locally on the mucous membranes and are not absorbed further by the body.

Sources & references

Breindl, Ellen: Das große Gesundheitsbuch der Hl. Hildegard von Bingen. Bassermann Verlag 2004. S. 174.

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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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