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Violet Elixir

Decoctum Violae cp.

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

Historical botanical drawing: Violet
Violet

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, violet elixir was associated with mood and emotional balance, and also with the years around the menopause.

Ingredients

Violet flowers and leaves, galangal, liquorice root powder and wine.

Preparation

Leave 15 g of violet flowers and leaves, 10 g of galangal and 20 g of liquorice root powder to infuse overnight in 1 litre of wine, boil for 3 minutes, strain, bring back to the boil and bottle.

Note

According to Hildegard, persistent lung complaints are often linked either with the liver (hart's-tongue elixir) or with the mood (violet elixir).

Botanical background

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. 258.
  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. 108.

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More preparations using Violet

Sweet Violet Violet Balm 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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