About this ebook
Written in the 12th century, Blessed Hildegard of Bingen's "The Book of Creatures" ( Physica ) is much more than an ancient herbal: it is a fascinating journey into a world where science, theology, magic, and medicine merge into a single, powerful holistic vision.
Hildegard, Doctor of the Church and extraordinary mystic, guides us to the discovery of Viriditas , the vital and verdant energy that permeates the universe, revealing to us the hidden properties of everything around us.
Inside this unique masterpiece you will find:
· Plants and Trees: ancient herbal recipes, decoctions (such as the famous "wormwood wine"), and the therapeutic use of herbs to heal body and soul.
· Precious Stones: a true manual of medieval crystal therapy, with amulets and exorcisms against demons, illnesses, and epilepsy.
· Animals, Fish, and Birds: from common creatures to mythical beasts. Discover cures derived from lions and bears, the spontaneous generation of eels, and incredible remedies drawn from unicorns, dragons, griffins, and basilisks!
· Metals and Elements: How water, fire and metals interact with human moods.
An edited and accessible edition:
This precious edition is enriched by the fundamental Translator's Notes , which accompany the modern reader in the botanical and zoological identification of the species, explaining the ancient Germanic beliefs, the untranslatable terms and the medical folklore of the time, keeping intact the genuine and at times obscure flavour of the original work.
An unmissable work for historians, herbalists, naturopaths, esoteric enthusiasts, and anyone who wishes to immerse themselves in an enchanted, living nature pulsating with divine mystery.
