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Violet Balm

Unguentum Violae cum rosatae, salviae et geraniae

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

Historical botanical drawing: Violet
Violet

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

A versatile care salve for sensitive areas of skin — for the décolleté and the intimate area, and as accompanying care for dry skin, itching and fine lines.

Ingredients

Shea butter, sage, sunflower oil, sweet violet, spelt extract and essential oils of rose and geranium.

Note

Not an original Hildegard recipe, but a cosmetically refined version of the violet salve, without the strong-smelling goat fat.

Botanical background

Rose oil is credited with skin-caring, antimicrobial and soothing properties. The above-ground parts of the sweet violet (Viola odorata) are used — a plant 5 to 10 cm tall with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant violet flowers.

Sources & references

  1. Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 261.
  2. 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. 1-103 (Veilchen).
  3. Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Heilschätze. Schafgarbe, Veilchen, Galgant, Bertram. Knaur Verlag 2018. S. 100 ff.
  4. Heepen, Günther H.: Das Heilwissen der Hildegard von Bingen. Gräfe und Unzer Verlag 2015. S. 54.

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More preparations using Violet

Sweet Violet Violet Elixir Violet Flower Water Violet Oil Violet Salve

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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