Hart's-Tongue Fern Powder

Herba Asplenii scolopendriae pulvis

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

Historical botanical drawing: Hart's — Hart's

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, hart's-tongue fern powder was mentioned in connection with the after-effects of shock and accidents and with pain in the head and chest.

Ingredients

Sun-dried hart's-tongue fern herb.

Note

After a head injury, unexplained headaches can still appear years later. Important: never give it to an unconscious person; with serious injuries, seek medical help at once.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 145.
Strehlow, Wighard: Der Hildegard-Kompass. Die wichtigsten Heilmittel und Anwendungen. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 68.
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. 1-30 (Hirschzunge).

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More preparations using Hart's

Hart's-Tongue Elixir Hart's-tongue fern

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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