February 5th
Photo: Lila la Loop A herb of Benedictine monastic medicine Lady's mint, also known as balsam herb, was an important medicinal herb in Benedictine abbeys, used primarily in women's health. Its name refers to its special role in treating ailments known as "women's diseases." In monastic medicine, it was considered warming, strengthening, and balancing. Many herbal manuscripts praise it as [...] Read More
31 January
Photo: Lila la Loop Medicinal plant in medieval monastic medicine Betony, also known as woundwort, was a highly valued herb in medieval monastic medicine. Ancient authors like Pliny described it as a plant that "heals more wounds than a doctor." The Benedictines, including those from Abbey Werden at present-day Baldeneysee, adopted this knowledge and cultivated betony in [...] Read More