That pretty purple flower in your garden has much more going for it than just looking lovely. Scabiosa columbaria, or Pin Cushion flower, is a great herb for many ailments, including lethargy. This wine combines the flowers with cloves and cinnamon for a pick-me-up drink that goes down so well. Obviously only for adults. You could make a Scabiosa tea for children using 2 flowers to one cup of boiling water.
Scabiosa Vitality Wine
The scabiosa plant is a useful medicinal herb, treating a variety of ailments. This wine is excellent for increasing vitality when one is feeling lethargic or recovering from an illness. Take one glass a day. Even though it is a medicine, it is still an alcoholic drink, so do not over-indulge, drive or give it to children.
Materials
- 1 bottle Red wine
- 12 flowers Scabiosa columbaria
- 1 tsp Whole cloves
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a glass jar or bottle and shake well
- Leave in a cool, dark place for one week, shaking daily
- Strain into a clean bottle, label and store in a cool place
- Take 1/2 to 1 glass per day