Ahead of her time, this twelfth-century nun established a series of guidelines for holistic wellness that continue to be remarkably relevant nearly a millennium later. Beautifully illustrated, this book explores her knowledge of herbalism, nutrition and general health, including her herbal cosmetics and gemstone medicines. Hildegard of Bingen was an Abbess, a poet and a composer in addition to being a writer and a healer and even though she had no access to formal education as a woman, she made a name for herself as a universal scholar through her works on natural science and medicine. She was truly a trail-blazing nun, whose wisdom and love of natural healing shines through in this guide. A lovely book to share and learn from.

Suitable for everyone.