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Galangal and Ginger Salve

Unguentum Galangae et Zingiberis

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

Historical botanical drawing: Galangal
Galangal

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's cosmetics, traditionally used for the care of conspicuous areas of skin and pigment changes.

Ingredients

Galangal and ginger oil in cocoa, shea and coconut butter.

Note

Important: changes to the skin, and especially to moles or pigment spots, should be examined by a doctor and are no case for self-treatment.

Botanical background

The essential oils of galangal and ginger are said to have properties that support the skin's natural resistance to germs, fungi and viruses.

Sources & references

  1. Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 111.
  2. 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. 1-13 (Galgant).
  3. Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Heilschätze. Schafgarbe, Veilchen, Galgant, Bertram. Knaur Verlag 2018. S. 55 ff.

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More preparations using Galangal

Galangal Galangal and Raspberry Water Galangal Electuary Galangal Honey Galangal Honey Purée Galangal Powder Galangal Tablets Galangal 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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