Wine is the juice of life—that’s something Hildegard von Bingen already knew. For her, grape juice was much more than just a treat. In her writings, she described wine as an essential part of a mindful lifestyle—enjoyed in moderation and chosen with care. She was especially fond of herbal drinks and elixirs. Here, the diversity of nature comes together with the wisdom of our ancestors to create fascinating recipes.
Take, for example, the Wormwood Drink, Hildegard’s favorite among the herbal drinks. Made from wine, wormwood herb, and honey, it’s one of the best-known recipes from Hildegard’s teachings. In her writings, she gave it special attention and described it as a set ritual—best enjoyed as a springtime cure, in line with a mindful tradition.
The Parsley Drink is another classic. The combination of parsley juice, wine, and honey makes it one of the most popular preparations from Hildegard’s heritage. Hildegard mentioned it in her writings especially as a companion during challenging times—a mindful ritual for everyday life.
Another highlight among Hildegard’s elixirs is the Hart’s-tongue Fern Herbal Drink. Made from the pressed juice of hart’s-tongue fern, honey, wine, and spices, it’s one of the most fascinating recipes in Hildegard’s teachings. In her writings, she paid special attention to the hart’s-tongue fern and gave it a permanent place in her traditions.
For Hildegard, herbal drinks and elixirs were simply part of daily life. In her writings, she described them as set rituals throughout the year. It was always important to her that these drinks were enjoyed in moderation and with care. Because, as with everything in life, it’s all about the right balance.
Today, Hildegard’s herbal drinks are experiencing a real renaissance. More and more people are discovering the appeal of these time-tested recipes for themselves. In our online shop you’ll find a selection of herbal drinks and elixirs inspired by Hildegard’s teachings—from wormwood drink and parsley drink to hart’s-tongue fern herbal drink. Everything is handmade following traditional recipes and in the highest organic quality. Discover the variety of this special tradition—cheers!
