Wine is the juice of life – Hildegard von Bingen knew this well. For her, the vine's juice was far more than a pleasure. In her writings, she described wine as an integral part of a mindful way of life – enjoyed in moderation and chosen with care. She was particularly captivated by herbal drinks and elixirs. Here, the diversity of nature combines with the traditions of our ancestors to create fascinating recipes.
Take, for example, the Wormwood Drink, Hildegard's favourite among herbal beverages. Made from wine, wormwood herb and honey, it is one of the best-known recipes from Hildegard's teachings. In her writings, she devoted particular attention to it and described it as a fixed ritual – best enjoyed as a spring cure, fully in the spirit of a conscious tradition.
The Parsley Drink is also a classic. The combination of parsley juice, wine and honey makes it one of the most popular preparations from Hildegard's tradition. Hildegard mentioned it in her writings particularly as a companion during demanding times – a mindful ritual for everyday life.
Another highlight among Hildegard's elixirs is the Hart's Tongue Herbal Drink. Prepared from the pressed juice of hart's tongue fern, honey, wine and spices, it is one of the most fascinating recipes in Hildegard's teachings. In her writings, she described the hart's tongue fern with particular attention and gave it a firm place in her traditions.
For Hildegard, herbal drinks and elixirs were simply part of everyday life. In her writings, she described them as fixed rituals throughout the course of the year. It was always important to her that the drinks be enjoyed in moderation and with care. For as with everything in life, the right balance is what matters here too.
Today, herbal drinks according to Hildegard are experiencing a veritable renaissance. More and more people are discovering the fascination of these time-honoured recipes for themselves. In our online shop, you will find a selection of herbal drinks and elixirs according to Hildegard's teachings – from the wormwood drink to the parsley drink and the hart's tongue herbal drink. All handcrafted according to traditional recipes and of the highest organic quality. Discover the diversity of this special tradition – to your health!
