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Lung Powder

Pulvis pulmonalis comp.

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

Historical botanical drawing: Lung
Lung

Tradition (Hildegard's writings) 1

In Hildegard's tradition, lung powder was associated with the airways.

Ingredients

Galangal powder, nutmeg powder, pellitory powder and fennel seed.

Preparation 1

Mix 5 g galangal powder, 20 g nutmeg powder and 20 g pellitory powder. Crush 5 g of fennel seed in a mortar only just before use and stir it in, so that the essential oil is not lost.

Note

Without the fennel, the powder mixture keeps for about a year.

Sources & references

  1. Heepen, Günther H.: Das Heilwissen der Hildegard von Bingen. Gräfe und Unzer Verlag 2015. S. 88.

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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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