Horehound Wine

Vinum Marrubii

Historical tradition – not medical advice, and no health or healing claims. more

Historical botanical drawing: Horehound — Horehound

Tradition (Hildegard's writings) ¹

In Hildegard's tradition, horehound wine was associated with the airways.

Ingredients

White horehound, dill, fennel and mullein in equal parts; red or white wine.

Preparation ¹

Chop 4 tbsp of the herb blend, boil it with 1 litre of wine for four to five minutes, pour it through a sieve and then through a tea filter, and pour into dark bottles.

Note

Keeps for about six months when stored in a cool place.

Botanical background

White horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is credited in herbal lore with expectorant properties.

Sources & references

Heepen, Günther H.: Das Heilwissen der Hildegard von Bingen. Gräfe und Unzer Verlag 2015. S. 64.

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More preparations using Horehound

Horehound and Mullein Powder Blend White horehound

Historical tradition. The above describes how this preparation was recorded and used in the tradition of Hildegard of Bingen. This is cultural-historical information, not medical advice and not a health or healing claim, and it is no substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. If you have health complaints, please consult your doctor or pharmacy.

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