Hildegard of Bingen
Discover our delicious herbs, teas and spices based on the teachings of Saint Hildegard von Bingen and actively contribute to your health and well-being, for example when cooking or fasting.
The teachings of Hildegard von Bingen, also known as ‘Hildegardism’ or ‘Hildegard medicine’, are based on her extensive knowledge of herbal and natural medicine. She describes a holistic approach to healing and establishes a connection between people, the environment, the body and the soul. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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The Great Healing Art of St. Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard of Bingen is known as a visionary, theologian, writer, composer, and one of the most significant female scientists in history. Born in 1098 in Bermersheim near Alzey, she was the tenth child of the nobleman Hildebert of Bermersheim and his wife Mechthild. At the age of eight, Hildegard was placed in the care of Jutta of Sponheim and entrusted to the monastery at Disibodenberg for spiritual education. At fifteen, she took her vows, became a Benedictine nun, and after Jutta’s death, was unanimously elected as the superior of the women’s monastery.
It is said that she began receiving visions at a young age, though she kept them secret until she was 43. Plagued by illness and pain, Hildegard eventually surrendered to her prophetic calling and began writing her first book, Scivias (“Know the Ways”). Other works followed, such as Liber Vitae Meritorum, Liber Divinorum Operum, and numerous smaller poetic, philosophical, and natural science writings. Because of her faith and way of life, she was sought out even then by many people for advice and guidance. A wave of seekers and the sick led her to become a missionary and preacher. Additional works such as Physica (“The Healing Power of Nature”) and Causae et Curae (“Causes and Treatments of Diseases”) were created. After a final missionary journey, Hildegard of Bingen died at the age of 81—considered a remarkably old age at the time.
The Teachings of Hildegard of Bingen
The teachings of Hildegard of Bingen, also known as the “Hildegard Doctrine” or “Hildegard Medicine,” are based on her vast knowledge of herbal and natural healing. She described a holistic approach to medicine, emphasizing the connection between humans, the environment, body, and soul. Balance and harmony between these elements are key to a healthy way of life. In times of illness, all levels must be addressed to achieve and maintain healing and equilibrium.
In Hildegard’s teachings, herbs and spices form the basis for various applications, such as herbal wines, oils, and creams. She placed special emphasis on their use in cooking. For example, she recommended cooking with specific spices or consuming them several times a day if needed. Her extensive research—even for her time—on nutrition and its relationship with mind and soul provided insights into numerous foods. In her records, some foods are listed as so-called “kitchen poisons,” such as raw onions. On the other hand, Hildegard of Bingen also offered many recommendations for beneficial foods, including spelt, masterwort, vervain, and many others.
Support your health and well-being while cooking or fasting by actively incorporating her principles, and discover in our shop a selection of flavorful herbs, teas, and spices based on the teachings of Saint Hildegard of Bingen.
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