Sardonyx Stone

Lapis Sardonyx

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

Historical botanical drawing: Sardonyx — Sardonyx

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's stone lore, the sardonyx counted as the stone of the senses and was associated with attentiveness.

Note

The sardonyx counts as a stone suited to children too. Against the skin it can be held in place with a skin-friendly plaster.

About the stone

Hildegard describes the stone as arising in the purity of the sun; when worn, it is laid against the bare skin and now and then held to the mouth.

Sources & references

Ptok, Michael: Die Hildegard-Hausapotheke für die ganze Familie. St. Benno Verlag 2025. S. 174.

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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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