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Garlic

Allium sativum

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

Historical botanical drawing: Garlic
Garlic

Tradition (Hildegard's writings) 1

In Hildegard's tradition, garlic was especially valued among the alliums and associated with the airways and digestion.

Ingredients

Fresh garlic cloves.

Note

Tradition expressly records moderate use: larger amounts can be poorly tolerated and can irritate the mucous membranes, and intolerances are possible. Garlic in this form is not intended for children.

Botanical background 1

Fresh garlic (Allium sativum) contains both oil- and water-soluble substances; it is credited with antimicrobial properties.

Sources & references

  1. Breindl, Ellen: Das große Gesundheitsbuch der Hl. Hildegard von Bingen. Bassermann Verlag 2004. S. 218.

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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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