Pennyroyal Powder

Mentha pulegium

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

Historical botanical drawing: Pennyroyal — Pennyroyal

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, pennyroyal powder was known as an “eye preparation” and associated with the eyes and with digestion.

Ingredients

Pennyroyal powder, wine vinegar and honey.

Preparation

Mix half a cup each of wine vinegar and honey and stir in 1 tsp of pennyroyal powder.

Botanical background

Pennyroyal is rich in essential oil, credited with antimicrobial and circulation-promoting properties.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 216.
Strehlow, Wighard: Der Hildegard-Kompass. Die wichtigsten Heilmittel und Anwendungen. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 100.
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. 1-126 (Polei (Poleiminze)).
Breindl, Ellen: Das große Gesundheitsbuch der Hl. Hildegard von Bingen. Bassermann Verlag 2004. S. 252.

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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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