With the construction of the Hildegard Forum of the Crucifix Sisters for the 900th anniversary of St. Hildegard of Bingen, a medicinal herb garden was also created for the public, based on a medieval model. Descriptions of such medieval gardens are sparse. Rather, such garden layouts have been passed down to us through the visual arts, often depicted in tapestries.
The Hildegard Medicinal Herb Garden on the Rochusberg presents approximately 80 medicinal plants and trees, including a newly established fruit garden, whose healing properties are detailed by Hildegard in her book "Physica." From her descriptions, it is evident that the medicinal plants do not just work by themselves. They point to their Creator and are graciously given to humanity for its healing. With few exceptions, the medicinal herb garden includes non-toxic or mildly toxic plants from Central Europe and the Mediterranean region. Red chard, Madonna lily, parsnip, marian leaf, aloe, and much more await you here.
Hildegard Forum – Medicinal Herb Garden based on Hildegard of Bingen.
