The ancient Greeks drank wine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Although always diluted, wine was not only a satisfying beverage, but also a nourishing and healing tonic. We will explore the herbs that were infused in wine, the common ailments of the day, and the religious traditions with Dionysus, the much celebrated god of wine.

On June 10-13, 2021, the International Herb Symposium was held virtually and brought together a wide-range of herbalists and healers to speak about a variety of topics related to herbal medicine, veterinary botanical medicine, traditional uses of plants, botany, and plant history. The conference is also a fundraising event for United Plant Savers, a U.S. non-profit organization whose goal is to promote the preservation of native North American medicinal plants.

‘“Till the Last Drop: Herbal Wine in Ancient Greece” is available through registration with the International Herb Symposium, an herbal conference that occurs every two years in the U.S.