Teasel Salve

Unguentum Dipsaci

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

Historical botanical drawing: Teasel — Teasel

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, teasel salve was associated with the external care of the skin.

Ingredients

Seed head, leaves and root of the teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), with lard or fat as a base.

Preparation ¹

The parts of the plant are chopped and worked into a salve with fresh lard.

Note

External use only. Test on a small area of skin first.

Botanical background

The fuller's teasel bears spiny heads that were once used to raise the nap on woollen cloth.

Sources & references

Ptok, Michael: Die Hildegard-Hausapotheke für die ganze Familie. St. Benno Verlag 2025. S. 118.

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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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