Lavender Oil

Oleum lavandulae

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

Historical botanical drawing: Lavender — Lavender

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

An aromatic care oil used in Hildegard's tradition for the skin and for well-being — for example in the accompanying care of stressed skin.

Ingredients

True or spike lavender oil.

Note

Important: serious illness and any unusual change to the skin need medical attention; the oil is for accompanying care and well-being.

Botanical background

Lavender oil is credited with skin-caring and balancing properties; its scent is considered calming and relaxing.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 169.
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. 1-25 (wilden Lavendel (Speik)).
Breindl, Ellen: Das große Gesundheitsbuch der Hl. Hildegard von Bingen. Bassermann Verlag 2004. S. 228.

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More preparations using Lavender

Lavender Lavender Mask Lavender Wine

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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