Calamus Powder Blend

Rhizoma Acori calami pulvis cp.

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

Historical botanical drawing: Calamus — Calamus

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

Valued in Hildegard's tradition as a versatile strengthening preparation and associated with digestion and general strengthening.

Ingredients

Powder of calamus root, pellitory root and cinnamon.

Preparation

Herb mixture: 50 g calamus root powder, 25 g pellitory root powder and 25 g cinnamon powder.

Note

Hildegard's “Byverwurz” is today usually equated with calamus root, also called “German ginger”.

Botanical background

Herbal lore credits calamus (Acorus calamus) with calming and digestion-promoting properties; it has traditionally been used the world over as both a spice and a medicinal plant.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 158.

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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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