Spices Herbs and Aromatics

An elixir is a special kind of herb-based drink. Another name for tonic, it offers super nutrition to the nervous and endocrine systems, and can be called an elixir to life. In the book, Elixir’s tonics and teas, you’ll find recipes for energy, stamina, immunity, even memory stimulation, made from vegetables, fruits and herbs.

Elixir’s tonics and teas: Invigorating tonics for the mind, body & spirit. / Jeff Stein and Edgar Veytia. New York: Clarkson Potter Publishers, 2001.

Authors Stein and Veytia point out the history of elxirs and tonics. They say that beverages made of ingredients that increase vitality have been brewed by [Read more…]