Pelargonium Powder Blend

Pulvis Pelargonii compositus

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

Historical botanical drawing: Pelargonium — Pelargonium

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, the pelargonium powder blend was associated with well-being in the cold season.

Ingredients

Pelargonium, pellitory and nutmeg powder.

Preparation

Powder blend: 20 g pelargonium powder, 10 g pellitory powder and 10 g nutmeg powder.

Botanical background

The pelargonium contains an essential oil with an intense scent of frankincense, credited with antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Its bioflavonoids act as radical scavengers.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 207.
Strehlow, Wighard: Der Hildegard-Kompass. Die wichtigsten Heilmittel und Anwendungen. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 93.

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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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