Vine Drops, simple

Guttae Vitis simplex

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

Historical botanical drawing: Vine — Vine

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, the simple vine drops were known as an “eye preparation” and were associated with the care of the eyes.

Ingredients

Vine sap — the “vine tears” or vine water that seeps in spring from a cut in the vine stock, gathered in the morning.

Note

Also valued for skin care.

Botanical background

The sap that seeps out in spring is regarded as the vine's own natural protection; its essential oils are credited with antimicrobial properties. It contains quercetin and epicatechin among other substances, which are said to have antioxidant properties.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 228.
Strehlow, Wighard: Der Hildegard-Kompass. Die wichtigsten Heilmittel und Anwendungen. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 106.
Breindl, Ellen: Das große Gesundheitsbuch der Hl. Hildegard von Bingen. Bassermann Verlag 2004. S. 298.

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More preparations using Vine

Vine Drops Vine Drops, oily

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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