Hozeski presents a completely new translation of the Plants section of Physica, Hildegard of Bingen's classic 12th-century work on health and healing. Hildegard writes on 230 plants and grains, most of which are still grown in home gardens and sold at health food stores. Her understanding of the balancing of hot and cold humours reflects a strong affinity with Asian medical approaches, which are now reaching the mainstream - eight centuries later.