Herb walks are a wonderful way to experience Hildegard's message first-hand. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you set out in search of all the fascinating herbs and spice plants that often grow right on our doorstep. You learn their names, discover exciting details about their characteristics and uses – and along the way develop a deeper understanding of the plant world.
Take ground ivy, for example, also known as creeping Charlie. This inconspicuous herb with its small violet flowers prefers to grow along roadsides and in open woodland. Ground ivy has a long history in traditional herbalism. Prepared as a tea or made into a tincture, this herb is one of the classics of the inherited herbal tradition.
Or consider yarrow, a faithful companion on sunny meadows and pastures. Its white flower heads radiate a gentle calm. In Hildegard's writings, yarrow holds a special place – it is one of the plants to which she devoted great attention in her records. No wonder Hildegard described yarrow as one of the most remarkable herbs of all.
Meadow sage, too, should never be missing from any herb walk. With its bright violet flower spikes, it catches the eye from afar. Hildegard mentioned sage in her writings as one of her valued herbs. Brewed as a tea or preserved in honey, sage is one of the most versatile herbs in Hildegard's tradition.
These are just three examples of hundreds of fascinating plants we can encounter on herb walks. Each of them holds countless stories and a long tradition in herbalism. And the best part is: we only need to keep our eyes and ears open and let ourselves be inspired by the diversity of nature.
Such an herb walk is also a wonderful opportunity to consciously slow down and listen to the silence. Far from the stress of everyday life, you find here a place of quiet reflection where you can breathe deeply and draw new inspiration. Entirely in the spirit of Hildegard, who throughout her life emphasized the importance of leisure and connection with nature.
Would you like to get to know the plants from Hildegard's teachings even more intensively? Then take a look at our online shop. Here you will find, among other things, the popular yarrow herb tea and yarrow in powdered form. This way you can bring the diversity of herbalism directly into your home and deepen the experience of the herb walk. Also discover our other herbs and spices according to Hildegard's teachings.
