Fenugreek Powder Blend (“Heart Powder”)

Semen Trigonellae Foenugraeci pulvis cp.

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

Historical botanical drawing: Fenugreek — Fenugreek

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, the fenugreek powder blend (“heart powder”) was associated with the heart and circulation.

Ingredients

White pepper, cumin powder and fenugreek seed powder.

Note

Fenugreek is said to increase well-being; in those who are overweight it is said to support weight loss, and in very slim people weight gain.

Botanical background

The diosgenin it contains resembles the body's own hormones. Bioflavonoids act as radical scavengers; white pepper is credited with circulation-promoting properties.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 126.
Strehlow, Wighard: Der Hildegard-Kompass. Die wichtigsten Heilmittel und Anwendungen. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 60.
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. 1-36 (Bockshornklee).

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More preparations using Fenugreek

Fenugreek Fenugreek Tablets (“Heart Pills”)

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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