Psyllium

Semen Psyllii

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

Historical botanical drawing: Psyllium — Psyllium

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, and in herbal lore generally, psyllium is traditionally used to support digestion and regular bowel activity gently.

Ingredients

Psyllium (Plantago).

Note

Psyllium should be used, not linseed; 1 g of psyllium binds about 20 ml of water.

Botanical background

The mucilage in the seed husks acts as dietary fibre and supports regular digestion; in the gut it can bind water as well as toxic and putrefactive substances.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 99.
Strehlow, Wighard: Der Hildegard-Kompass. Die wichtigsten Heilmittel und Anwendungen. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 48.
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. 1-24 (Flohkraut).

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More preparations using Psyllium

Psyllium Biscuits Psyllium Wine

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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