Agrimony Wine

Vinum Agrimoniae herba

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

Historical botanical drawing: Agrimony — Agrimony

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, agrimony wine was associated with the stomach and digestion and with the mouth and throat.

Ingredients

Agrimony herb and wine.

Preparation

Cut a good handful of freshly gathered agrimony leaves, flowers and stems small, pour 750 ml of wine over them and leave them to infuse. Do not strain the wine.

Note

A positive monograph exists on agrimony (Bundesanzeiger No. 50 of 13.3.1986). According to Hildegard it reduces mucus and warms the stomach.

Botanical background

Tannins and bitter compounds act astringently and care for the mucous membranes. The bioflavonoids apigenin, luteolin and quercetin act as antioxidants and are considered anti-inflammatory.

Sources & references

Strehlow, Wighard: Die Hildegard-Naturapotheke. Heilmittel und Rezepte von A bis Z. Knaur Verlag 2014. S. 205.
Hildegard von Bingen: Heilsame Schöpfung. Die natürliche Wirkkraft der Dinge (Physica). Hrsg. von der Abtei St. Hildegard, Eibingen. Beuroner Kunstverlag 2012 (4. Auflage 2024). Cap. 1-114 (Odermennig).

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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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