Geranium spice blend.
These spices not only smell heavenly they purport to leave you feeling so as well. And no wonder, a saint left us the recipe!
In her book, Physica, St. Hildegard recommended “Take geranium, a little less bertram and even less nutmeg, and reduce them to a powder and mix them together. One with heart pain should eat this powder with bread or, if eaten without bread, he should lick it from his hand. He will be better.
“And, whosoever has a runny nose should place this powder near his nose and inhale its odor. The runny nose will dissipate gently and mildly, dissapearing quickly without danger to the person.
“Also, one who has a cough and constriction in his chest should mix flour, this powder, and lard or butter in a small dish and make little cakes. He should eat them often, with or without food. This gently and tenderly weakens the cough and chest wound, and brings them to an end, making the person better.
“And, one who has a pain in his chest, because his chest is congested, or one who has pain in his throat, so that he has lost his voice, should drink this powder in warm wine. His chest and throat will be better.
“But, one who has a pain in his head will be better if he adds salt to this powder and eats it, with bread or licked from his hand.”*
St. Hildegard was known to use her flu powder almost as religiously as she sang her prayers and now we can see why. The heavenly taste and smell of these spices are worth the encounter with subtle reminder of incense ascending from the altar like the prayers of this Great Saint!
CHOOSE FROM THREE FORMS of this ancient recipe:
powder 3.5 oz
tincture 1 oz, or
hydrosol room spray 2 oz.
We prepare St. Hildegard’s recipe for you just like we do at home, with much prayer and reflection for the gifts of the Holy Spirit offerred to us through this Great Saint! Saint Hildegard von Bingen is A Saint for Our Times.
INGREDIENTS:
Powder:
Pelargonium (Geranium root) powder, pellitory (bertram root) powder, nutmeg
Tincture and Hydrosol: may also contain witch hazel, alcohol, and vegetable glycerin. (See product label in pics)
Use according to St. Hildegard’s recommendations.
Store in a cool dry place.
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*St. Hildegard’s instructions are not FDA approved. The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. We are not medical practitioners and do not diagnose, treat or prescribe in any shape, manner, or form. Always discuss with your medical practitioner before using any natural products, or essential oils. All information, content, and product descriptions contained within this site are for reference purposes and are not intended to substitute advice given by a pharmacist, physician, or other licensed healthcare professional. You should not use this information for treating a health problem or disease or to make a self-diagnosis. Actual product packaging and materials may contain different information than shown on this website. A skin test is recommended prior to use. Place a small amount of the blended oil product on the inside of your elbow, cover with a bandage and check in 24 hours. If you experience any soreness, redness or irritation do not use the blend. Consulting an Aromatherapist to obtain assistance to determine what essential oil you should use is recommended. Keep Essential Oils and their products in a secure place away from children and pets. Avoid eye contact. DO NOT INGEST. If you develop a rash or allergy, stop using the product immediately. Contact your health care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. We offer these producs only as a means to draw closer to Jesus through the saints and their way of piety, and in a particular way, to understand the heart of this great Doctor of the Church for the beauty found in Creation by her Creator, which was central to her spirituality of “Viriditas”. Please enjoy them safely.
