Wine Vinegar

Acetum vini

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

Historical botanical drawing: Wine — Wine

Tradition (Hildegard's writings)

In Hildegard's tradition, wine vinegar counted as a valuable addition to food and was associated with digestion.

Ingredients

Wine vinegar; fruit vinegars, for example from quinces or apples, are likewise mentioned.

Note

Undiluted vinegar attacks the enamel of the teeth and irritates the mucous membranes — always dilute it.

Background

Hildegard describes wine vinegar as suitable for all foods, provided it is used sparingly.

Sources & references

Ptok, Michael: Die Hildegard-Hausapotheke für die ganze Familie. St. Benno Verlag 2025. 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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