Abstract

The aim of this study is to present the current data on the herbs recommended by Saint Hildegard in skin care. The plants particularly appreciated by Saint Hildegard include: damascus rose (Rosa damascene Mill.), sage (Salvia officinalis L.), lavender narrow-leaved (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.), white lily (Lilium candidum L.), yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.), calendula (Calendula officinalis L.), thyme (thymus; Thymus vulgaris L.), sweet violet (Viola odorata L.) and violet tricolor (Viola tricolor L.). Saint Hildegard of Bingen, thanks to her original recipes, knowledge of plants and a unique philosophy of life, found her way to beauty, which is used continuously until the present day.

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