Violet Cream Tallow Ointment Salve 57g (2oz) Original Recipe – No Additives | St. Hildegard von Bingen

Saint Hildegard says about violet cream: “Whoever feels a headache, rub this ointment across his forehead and he will feel better. The above medicine should also be rubbed on places where parasites are digesting a person, and they will die when they taste it. Also places covered with other ulcers should be applied with this ointment, and the patient will regain health.” – Physica by Hildegard Von Bingen

She was also very fond of its scent for its calming effects, like other mystics, including Blessed Marie-Julie Jahenny (See our Three Days of Darkness Kit). In Europe, Violet creme is used widely for scars. For more information on St. Hildegard’s connection to God and Creation (Viriditas) see her book “Physica”. Be sure to check out our recommended Reading List section too.

We prepare this Violet cream tallow ointment, in small batches, using locally grown violets and goat tallow, olive oil and rose oil the way Hildegard recommends, and whip it into a smooth buttery massage perfection 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.

Recommended Use: massage into skin 2-3 times daily. Store in a cool, dry place.

Ingredients: Viola odorata, goat tallow, olive oil, rosa damascena oil. Original recipe without additives.

2 oz (56.7 grams)

Product of the U.S.A.

Pair it with our Violet Oil from our Saint Oil section and our JOY Balms set of 3 along with one of Hildegard’s visions printed on our clutch and travel bag and you’ve got the perfect gift! 🎁

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