Carmelite Water

The famous Carmelite Water, first made by 17th century Carmelite nuns was used to treat nervous headache and neuralgia. It combined lemon balm with lemon-peel, nutmeg, coriander and angelica root. Here’s a recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cups vodka
• 3 tablespoons dried angelica leaves, and stalks
• 3 tablespoons dried lemon balm leaves
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, bruised
• 1 nutmeg, cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons cloves
• cinnamon sticks

Instructions:

Pour the vodka into a jar. Add the remaining ingredients,cover tightly and shake. Leave in a warm place for three weeks, shaking every day. Strain into a sterilized bottle and store in a cool place. Use within six months.

Found at: Herbal Riot