Topaz Stone

Lapis Topas

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

Historical botanical drawing: Topaz — Topaz

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

Traditionally used in Hildegard's stone lore as an “eye stone”, for the care of the eyes and in connection with failing eyesight.

Ingredients

Gold topaz and dry wine.

Preparation

Lay a gold topaz in a liqueur glass of dry wine for three days and three nights.

Note

With glaucoma and raised pressure within the eye, regular checks by an eye specialist are indispensable; the application is no substitute for medical treatment.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 257.
Strehlow, Wighard: Der Hildegard-Kompass. Die wichtigsten Heilmittel und Anwendungen. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 118.
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. 4-8 (Topas).

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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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