Hildegard of Bingen's Medicine (Folk Wisdom Series) (Paperback)

~ Dr. Wighard Strehlow (Author), Gottfried Hertzka M.D. (Author)
Key Phrases: spelt diet, spelt coffee, quenched wine (more...)

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Product Description

This ground-breaking contribution to medicine and healing contains translations of Hildegard text which reflect the high point of medieval, alchemical, and healing science. Commentary by the authors who have worked clinically with Hildegard’s wisdom for over thirty years includes information on ways to treat nervous disorders, indigestion, heart problems, and cancer.

Language Notes

Text: English, German (translation)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Bear & Company; Reprint edition (October 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939680440
• ISBN-13: 978-0939680443
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #184,682 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful for Those Interested in Herbal Medicine, June 28, 2000

By A Customer

If the aspect of Hildegard of Bingen's work that you are interested in is her medicinal lore, then this work will save you hours of wading through her theological writings hunting for her specific recommendations on herbs and health. The main reason I don't give it a higher rating is that the authors deliver Hildegard's writings as if they were prescriptions, and she recommended some dubious (but acceptable to Medieval thinking) substances such as whale meat and vulture beak powder!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book !!!, February 12, 2007

By	M. Crowder (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are interested in your health and nutrition with a spiritual element to it, this book is perfect! I loved this book and have recommened it to many of my friends. I have used alot of the nutrition recommendations, spelt, fennel,and almonds and have seen an improvment in my health.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy, November 23, 2007

By	Mobes123 "Mobes" (NYC, NY) - See all my reviews

Everyone is borrowing this book from me constantly!

I wish they had more information in it, more items. I also bought Physica, but it's on back order for 1/2 year!!! That book has everything in it. But this is a good handy reference guide and definitely helps. I had a cold and followed her advice and it went away swiftly.

This is one to keep with your reference books, (or in a medicine cabinet!)