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Holy Herbs and Sacred Serums: Inside the Pharmacy of Popes
For centuries, the Catholic Church has integrated faith and science for holistic healing. A prime example is the Benedictine apothecary in Trastevere. In this article,...
Paracelsus: Loyal Catholic, Rebel Herbalist
Despite being labeled a heretic by peers due to his unconventional methods, Paracelsus remained a loyal Catholic, believing that virtue and devotion to God are...
Fact vs. Fiction: 7 Myths About St Hildegard von Bingen
Declared a polymath and widely associated with various products and concepts, what is the truth behind the modern image of Hildegard von Bingen? In this...
Saint Hildegard's Herbal Medicines
In this continuation of our series on Saint Hildegard, the "herbalist trained by heaven," Judson Carroll delves into the remedies and recommendations of this revered...
Patron Saints of Herbal Medicine & the Abbot Who Shaped History
In this continuation of our series on the history of Catholic herbal medicine, we explore the legacies of Saint Fiacre, Saint Gertrude of Nivellles, and...
The Catholic Roots of Herbal Medicine
Judson Carroll reveals Catholic monasteries' pivotal role in herbal medicine for 1,000 years. Their guardianship ensured that "folk medicine" survived despite suppression by the secular...
Pagan Practice or Christian Tradition? Roots of Herbal Medicine
Today, herbal medicine is frequently associated with witchcraft and the New Age movement. Yet, what were its origins in antiquity? Could herbal medicine actually be...
6 Days or Billions of Years: What Difference Does it Make?
The Church asserts God's creation of Adam, Eve, and all life was instant—by "fiat" and Creation was flawless until the Fall. Science suggests evolution over...
St Hildegard's Cure for Coughs & Sore Throats
Seeking natural relief for respiratory woes? St Hildegard's divine revelations unveil a highly effective herbal remedy. In this post, we'll explore St Hildegard's holistic approach...
