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The Italian Cistertian Monks were the second, especially Brother Eutimio:
This liqueur was originally made by Brother Eutimio in 1766 and has been renowned ever since.
“An essence of infusions anise and wormwood infusions, together with other medicinal extracts, it is exquisite. It takes just a few drops to turn a simple glass of water into a kind of heavenly opaline." (G. D’Annunzio)
-two drops in the water it gives one an exquisite drink;
-little drops render tonics and coffee, tea, latte;
-a teaspoon in a water glass removes disturbs of digestion problems;
-useful for who it travels because it removes the embarrassment of stomach produced from the movement of the motor vehicles;
-used for the hygiene, it disinfects mouth, it perfumes the breath