Hildegard von Bingen, abbess and polymath, devoted herself to naturopathy, nutrition and the use of medicinal and aromatic plants in the 12th century. She is considered the first German female doctor, natural scientist and pharmacist. Her understanding of nature fascinates and still attracts great interest today.
In this book, author Claudia Ritter explains three main aspects of Hildegard's medicine:
HEALING PLANTS - from columbine to citron
- About 60 medicinal plants in clear portraits
- Plant descriptions
- Applications with Hildegard and today
- Notes on contraindications and risks
- Recipes to follow
NUTRITION Hildegard's fasting and dietary recommendations are pragmatic, uncomplicated and she was far ahead of her time. With her simple instructions, she supports the treatment of diseases that we today call "diseases of affluence" or "diseases of civilisation", which can be traced back to dietary errors and modern lifestyles. High blood pressure, obesity, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancer are among them.
HEALING CUNE The medicine of Hildegard von Bingen includes treatment methods that result in a holistic therapy concept. Excretion and detoxification measures, heat and water applications such as baths, sweat baths, packs - i.e. overlays - or massages are also part of it.
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