Spirit of Wine, Olive and Rose Oil

Vinum oleatum

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

Historical botanical drawing: Spirit — Spirit

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

Traditionally used for the cleansing and care of wounds.

Ingredients

Spirit of wine, olive oil and rose oil.

Preparation

Mix 100 ml of spirit of wine at 70 %, 30 ml of olive oil and 0.5 ml of rose oil.

Note

With deep or heavily soiled wounds, please seek medical help.

Botanical background

The essential oils of the scented rose are credited with antimicrobial, skin-caring and wound-caring properties.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 273.

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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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