Galangal Electuary

Electuarium Galangae

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

Historical botanical drawing: Galangal — Galangal

Tradition (Hildegard's writings) ¹

In Hildegard's tradition, galangal electuary was associated with the heart and circulation.

Ingredients

Galangal, marjoram (oregano), celery seed, white pepper and honey.

Preparation ¹

Pulverise and mix 6 g galangal, 12 g marjoram, 12 g celery seed and 4 g white pepper. Bring 400 g of honey to the boil in a pot, skim off the foam, let it cool a little and stir the powder mixture into the still-warm honey.

Note

Keeps for several months when stored in a cool place.

Sources & references

Heepen, Günther H.: Das Heilwissen der Hildegard von Bingen. Gräfe und Unzer Verlag 2015. S. 77.

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More preparations using Galangal

Galangal Galangal and Ginger Salve Galangal and Raspberry Water 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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