Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Consult Natural History

Reference Hildegard von Bingen's Physica natural history knowledge. Covers classification of plants, stones, animals, fish, birds, elements, and trees with their medicinal, symbolic, and practical properties. Enables cross- referencing between categories and application guidance. Use when exploring a specific plant, stone, or animal from Hildegard's perspective, researching medieval natural history and cosmology, cross-referencing properties across categories, or integrating Physica knowledge into health, spiritual, or creative practice.