Ginger Powder Blend

Rhizoma Zingiberis pulvis cp.

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

Historical botanical drawing: Ginger — Ginger

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, ginger powder blend was associated with the stomach and digestion.

Ingredients

Ginger, zedoary and galangal powder.

Preparation

Mix 10 g ginger powder, 5 g zedoary powder and 20 g galangal powder.

Note

Ginger is said to ease vertigo, nausea and vomiting — in travel and sea sickness as well.

Botanical background

The pungent compounds of ginger, gingerol among them, are taken up through the intestinal mucosa; they are credited with anti-inflammatory and pain-easing properties. The essential oil contains numerous active substances such as camphor, zingiberene and curcumene and is considered antimicrobial.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 146.
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. 1-15 (Ingwer).
Heepen, Günther H.: Das Heilwissen der Hildegard von Bingen. Gräfe und Unzer Verlag 2015. S. 82.

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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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