Mulberry Elixir

Decoctum Mori

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

Historical botanical drawing: Mulberry — Mulberry

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, mulberry elixir was associated with the liver.

Ingredients

Mulberries, wine, vinegar and honey.

Preparation

Bring 3 tbsp of mulberries (fresh or dried), 1 litre of wine and 2 tbsp of wine vinegar to a vigorous boil, add 100 g of honey, boil for a further 5 minutes, then strain and bottle.

Botanical background

Mulberries contain fatty oils, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, anthocyanins, rutin and protein; these substances are credited with antioxidant and liver-caring properties.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 186.
Strehlow, Wighard: Der Hildegard-Kompass. Die wichtigsten Heilmittel und Anwendungen. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 84.

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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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