Vins médicinaux & élixirs de santé (French edition) by Lionel Clergeaud | Edisud

"Medicinal Wines & Health Elixirs" by Lionel Clergeaud is a fascinating exploration of the history and traditions surrounding medicinal wines and health elixirs. Since Antiquity, people have sought to improve and flavor their wines by adding ingredients such as honey, flowers, plants, and spices. These practices, which have spanned centuries, have made wine not only a drink of pleasure but also a remedy with beneficial properties.

This book invites you to rediscover these lost traditions and to learn the art of creating medicinal wines and elixirs. In the Middle Ages, these wines were reserved for pharmacy for medicinal use, and their preparation was a closely guarded secret by the monks of monasteries. Today, thanks to this book, you can reconnect with these ancient practices and benefit from their health advantages.

The book offers 115 detailed recipes that will guide you step by step in preparing your own medicinal wines. You will learn how to choose the right wines, select the appropriate plants and fruits for each recipe, and create blends with therapeutic virtues. Whether it’s remedies to soothe common ailments or drinks to boost your vitality, these recipes are an invitation to experiment and savor these health elixirs.

Each recipe is accompanied by practical advice to ensure your preparations are successful, along with information on the benefits of the used ingredients. You will discover how some of these drinks made famous monasteries before falling into oblivion. Today, they are making a comeback as natural alternatives to modern remedies.

Whether you are a wine enthusiast, a natural remedy aficionado, or simply curious to learn more about these ancestral traditions, this book is for you. Dive into this world rich in flavors and history, and let Lionel Clergeaud's advice guide you in creating medicinal wines and health elixirs that will delight your friends and family.

With its practical format and 159 pages, this book is a treasure trove for anyone wishing to discover or rediscover the hidden virtues of wine. Additionally, it makes an ideal gift for wine lovers and wellness enthusiasts.

Technical Characteristics:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782744908125
• ISBN: 978-2-7449-0812-5
• Publisher: Edisud
• Publication Date: 14/04/2009
• Collection: Chassons le naturel
• Number of Pages: 159
• Dimensions: 23 x 17 cm
• Weight: 550 g
• Language: French