Iris Root Powder Blend (“Nerve Root Powder”)

Pulvis Rhizoma Iridis com.

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

Historical botanical drawing: Iris — Iris

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, iris root powder blend (“nerve root powder”) was associated with the nerves and inner calm.

Ingredients

Iris root, greater plantain root, nutmeg and galangal root.

Preparation

Mix 10 g iris root powder, 10 g greater plantain root powder, 60 g galangal root powder and 30 g nutmeg powder.

Note

Nutmeg should not be taken in excess; in this blend the proportion is harmless.

Botanical background

Iris root (Iris germanica) contains violet-scented essential oils and isoflavonoids credited with balancing, relaxing properties; the phytohormones it contains resemble the body's own messenger substances. Greater plantain root is said to have liver-protecting properties.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 149.

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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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