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Vine Ash Tooth Wine

Vinum cineris vitis

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

Historical botanical drawing: Vine
Vine

Tradition (Hildegard's writings) 1

In Hildegard's tradition, vine ash tooth wine was associated with the care of teeth and mouth.

Ingredients

Ash of vine shoots; red or white wine.

Preparation 1

Chop about 40 to 50 g of dry vine shoots cut in spring and burn them completely in a clean hearth, keeping other ash out. Put 1 to 2 tbsp of the pure vine ash into a dark 750 ml bottle, pour in half of 500 ml of wine and shake several times, then add the rest of the wine and swirl it again.

Note

Shake before use; store in a cool place.

Sources & references

  1. Heepen, Günther H.: Das Heilwissen der Hildegard von Bingen. Gräfe und Unzer Verlag 2015. S. 99.
  2. Breindl, Ellen: Das große Gesundheitsbuch der Hl. Hildegard von Bingen. Bassermann Verlag 2004. S. 298.

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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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