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Pepperwort

Lepidium latifolium

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

Historical botanical drawing: Pepperwort
Pepperwort

Tradition (Hildegard's writings) 1

In Hildegard's tradition, pepperwort was associated with the heart, the stomach and the mood.

Ingredients

Fresh herb and root of dittander (Lepidium latifolium).

Botanical background 1

Pepperwort, also called dittander (Lepidium latifolium), belongs to the crucifers. Its sulphur-bearing essential oil gives it its spicy taste; the root tastes much like horseradish.

Sources & references

  1. Breindl, Ellen: Das große Gesundheitsbuch der Hl. Hildegard von Bingen. Bassermann Verlag 2004. S. 250.

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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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