Badger Fur

Calceus Melis

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

Historical botanical drawing: Badger — Badger

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, badger fur was associated with external use for circulation and warmth (for example with cold feet) and for complaints of the back and joints.

Note

Traditionally the fur was worn against the bare skin.

Background

The stimulus to the skin is passed on to the brain as a fine impulse; it is credited with circulation-promoting and pain-easing properties.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 65.

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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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