Wheat Grains

Grana Tritici

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

Historical botanical drawing: Wheat — Wheat

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, wheat grains were associated with external use on the back and with muscular tension, and with a warm head pack to stimulate the circulation.

Ingredients

Whole wheat grains and water.

Note

One of the few uses of wheat in Hildegard's cuisine — and for external use only.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 277.

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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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