Illustrated Saint Hildegards Garden
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The Illustrated Herbarium of Hildegarde of Bingen delves into the ancient wisdom of Hildegarde of Bingen. Authored by Paul Ferris, this herbarium bridges medieval botanical knowledge with modern herbal practice, drawing from the writings and teachings of Hildegard, a visionary nun and early advocate of holistic wellness. This book provides detailed descriptions of various herbs, roots, and plants, alongside instructions for their medicinal applications. Each entry is paired with insights into Hildegard’s mystical and symbolic interpretations, presenting plants as both remedies and reflections of divine creation. Complete with stunning illustrations, this work invites readers to connect with the plant world through a blend of science, history, and Catholic spirituality, offering timeless advice for physical and spiritual well-being in the modern world.
Meet a Doctor of the Church whose wisdom on health and nutrition will aid you in everything from better digestion and sleep to improved mood, memory, and pain relief.
Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was a mystic and scholar who chronicled more than six hundred pages of visions, wrote cantatas, and even devised her own language. She authored The Book of Divine Works, Causes and Cures, and Scivias and corresponded with the greatest intellectuals, theologians, and royals of her time.
As a pioneer of European phytotherapy, Hildegard described and cataloged hundreds of ingredients from plant, mineral, and animal origins. Her recipes, remedies, nutritional advice, and holistic view of the human being are as valued and appreciated today as when she developed them nearly a thousand years ago.
This book faithfully applies Hildegard’s pioneering thought to everyday living in our time. In these potent pages, you will find the medicinal properties of essential herbs as well as how to identify, utilize, and cultivate them. You will also learn:
*”Hildegard’s elixir” for curing common ailments
*Ways to include delicious herbs in your dinner and dessert recipes to fortify your health
*The herbs that will help you relieve forgetfulness and ease muscle tension
*Effective treatments for nervous, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, and hormonal illnesses
*Recipes for preparing everything from breakfast dishes and soups to medicinal wines, teas, poultices, ointments, oils, plasters, and eye drops
*Which “herb of the angels” is used to treat anxiety, fatigue, and much more
Additionally, you will
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SKU (ISBN): 9798889113720
Paul Ferris
Binding: Cloth Text
Published: April 2025
Publisher: Sophia Institute
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