Psyllium Biscuits

Trochisci 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, traditionally used as a digestive aid, to support regular bowel activity.

Ingredients

Psyllium husks, raw cane sugar, sunflower oil, eggs, quince jelly, spelt flour, spelt flakes, cream-of-tartar baking powder, orange and lemon peel, vanilla sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Preparation

Making them yourself is demanding, because the psyllium husks swell so strongly; about 1.1 g of husks go into each biscuit.

Note

A practical alternative when out and about; keep away from children.

Botanical background

The active principle is the mucilage polysaccharides of the outer husk; by taking up water they increase stool volume and promote intestinal passage.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 101.
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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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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