Lily Flower Cream

Unguentum Lilium candidum

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

Historical botanical drawing: Lily — Lily

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

For the care and regeneration of dry, very sensitive skin — suitable for babies, children and adults alike. Traditionally used on skin that tends to dryness and irritation, on wrinkles and for anti-ageing care, and on skin stressed by the environment.

Ingredients

White lily, scented rose, sunflower oil, kaolin, hazelnut, shea butter, sweetgum resin, lecithin, healing clay, pot marigold, lime blossom, sweet violet, essential oils, sorbic acid, vitamin E and spelt extract.

Note

The Madonna lily is credited with plant hormones that care for the skin, especially during the menopause. According to Hildegard, the scent of the lily flowers gladdens the heart.

Botanical background

The plant oils it contains are readily absorbed by the skin, supply it with valuable fats and leave a caring film of moisture.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 176.
Breindl, Ellen: Das große Gesundheitsbuch der Hl. Hildegard von Bingen. Bassermann Verlag 2004. S. 234.

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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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