Chalcedony Stone

Lapis Chalcedon

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

Historical botanical drawing: Chalcedony — Chalcedony

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's stone lore, chalcedony was associated with inner calm and composure — with tension, impatience and changeable mood. It is also recorded in connection with sensitivity to the weather, stage fright and fluent speech.

Note

It is also considered helpful to carry a smoothly polished chalcedony (worry stone) in a trouser or jacket pocket.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 64.

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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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