Flat or Curly Parsley? Differences and Uses
Parsley is the best-selling culinary herb in Germany – and the most frequently wasted. It ends up as decoration on the edge of the plate, goes uneaten, and is thrown...
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Hildegard's Wisdom for Your Everyday Life
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Daisy Family (Asteraceae)
The Daisy Family – A Fascinating Plant Family with a Long History The daisy family (botanical name: Asteraceae) is one of the most species-rich plant families in the world. With...
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Causae et Curae – Hildegard von Bingen's Major Medical Work
"Causes and Treatment of Diseases" – that is the English translation of Causae et Curae, the principal work on natural science by the Benedictine abbess Hildegard von Bingen. Anyone who...
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Is Spelt Healthier Than Wheat? The Honest Answer with Science and Hildegard von Bingen
"Spelt is much better than wheat" – you hear that often. But is it really true? Does spelt contain less gluten? Is it differently composed? And what does Hildegard von...
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Therapeutic Fasting Plan – Free Guide Based on Hildegard von Bingen
You want to fast mindfully but aren't quite sure how? You're looking for a concrete plan that tells you day by day what to eat, drink, and how to prepare?...
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Pansy & Violet – Rediscovering the Knowledge of the Monasteries
They bloom quietly in gardens, meadows and roadsides – and yet are barely recognised for what they have been for thousands of years: fascinating plants with a long tradition. Pansies...
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Horehound: Properties, Tea & Hildegard Recipes – Monastery Herb
Who still knows horehound? Once a staple in every monastery garden, familiar from every medieval herbal, today hardly a household name – Common Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is one of the...
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Wormwood: Elixir According to Hildegard von Bingen
Wormwood is one of the most well-known herbs in Hildegard's teachings. The abbess Hildegard von Bingen (1098–1179) described it as "the master over all states of exhaustion in man" –...
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Devil's Claw – Properties and What Experts Say
Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is one of the best-known plants in the herbal tradition. It has been valued in traditional herbalism for decades – but what lies behind it, what...
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Celandine – Uses & What Experts Say
Celandine (Chelidonium majus) is an ancient plant from the herbal tradition, best known for its traditional use against warts. At the same time, it is considered potentially toxic and should...
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Liver Compress – Application & What Experts Say
The liver compress is a tried-and-tested home remedy from the herbal tradition and is valued especially for relaxation and as a companion to fasting cures. In this article, you will...
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Savory: Properties, Uses, Cultivation & Expert Recommendations
Savory is far more than just a "bean herb": it adds a piquant, peppery flavour, makes legumes more digestible, and has been a popular culinary and medicinal herb for centuries....
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Water in the Legs: Causes, Symptoms & Helpful Tips
Many people know the feeling: in the evenings the legs feel heavy, the ankles are swollen, and the skin feels tight. "Water in the legs" – medically referred to as...
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Anti-Inflammatory Foods? List and Top 10 for Mindful Eating
Eating mindfully sounds like deprivation – but in practice it's more of an upgrade: more real foods, more herbs & spices, less heavily processed food. Many nutrition experts recommend a...
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