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Grapevine

Vitis vinifera

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

Historical botanical drawing: Grapevine
Grapevine

Tradition (Hildegard's writings) 1

In Hildegard's tradition, the grapevine was put to many uses and associated with the head and ears and with the care of mouth and teeth.

Ingredients

Vine shoots and their ash; vine sap.

Botanical background 1

The grapevine (Vitis vinifera), like the wild vine, belongs to the grape family (Vitaceae).

Sources & references

  1. Breindl, Ellen: Das große Gesundheitsbuch der Hl. Hildegard von Bingen. Bassermann Verlag 2004. S. 298.

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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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