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Polypody and Sage Powder

Pulvis Polypodii et Salviae

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

Historical botanical drawing: Polypody
Polypody

Tradition (Hildegard's writings) 1

In Hildegard's tradition, polypody and sage powder was associated with digestion and inner calm.

Ingredients

Dried sage herb (flowers and leaves); polypody root powder.

Preparation 1

Pulverise 30 g of dried sage herb in a mortar or grinder and mix it well with 90 g of polypody root powder. Fill the mixture into a dark screw-top jar.

Note

Store dry and cool.

Sources & references

  1. Heepen, Günther H.: Das Heilwissen der Hildegard von Bingen. Gräfe und Unzer Verlag 2015. S. 71.

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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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