| 14th Century Page Dedicated to the study of Distillation and Herbalism |
Welcome to my web site which is dedicated to sharing information and research
regarding the 14th Century.
All Good Gentles are encouraged to:
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| Compare recipes and techniques | |
My Personal Focus
I am Fiachra the Bonesetter, a medieval re-enactor whose focus is on Europe
during the 14th Century. My areas of interest include distillation, herbal medicine
and monastic culture of that time period.
I am Fiachra the Bonesetter, a medieval re-enactor whose focus is on Europe
during the 14th Century. My areas of interest include distillation, herbal medicine
and monastic culture of that time period.
What Do I Do?
I work with and teach others about medieval distillation, using both reproduction and
modern equipment, to produce reproductions of period recipes of extracts and
tinctures, essential oils and scented waters (hydrosols), as well as simples and
perfumes.
I work with and teach others about medieval distillation, using both reproduction and
modern equipment, to produce reproductions of period recipes of extracts and
tinctures, essential oils and scented waters (hydrosols), as well as simples and
perfumes.
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| Coat of Arms: Fiachra Bonestter Per pale gules and sable, a Celtic cross and on a chief argent three Maltese crosses vert. |
| Important Disclaimer - Please read carefully In the United States it is strictly illegal to steam distill, cold or freeze distill or to re-distill ethyl alcohol in any form without a license and Tax Stamp issued by the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the US Treasury. I am aware of no licenses ever being issued to a private individual in the history of the Bureau. In the United States No state government or local government can issue a license or permit to distill ethyl alcohol without the individual first obtaining a permit. Questions? Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau US Treasury National Revenue Center 550 Main Street, Suite 8002 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (513) 684-3334 or Toll-Free at 1-877-TTB-FAQS (1-877-882-3277) http://www.ttb.gov/index.shtml OR Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Public Information Officer 1310 G Street, NW., Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20220 202-927-5000 fax: 202-927-5611 ttbquestions@ttb.treas.gov I only distill plant essential oils from non-fermented sources. Re-distilling includes any material soaked in or tinctured in ethyl alcohol, such as distilling brandy or cordials, prior to being placed in a still. |
| Pennsic 38 University, Slippery Rock, PA, July – August 2009 Distillation – Friday August 7, 2009: 2:00 Tent 14, two hour class/demonstration focusing on Medieval Distillation and modern safety standards for the re-enactor and alchemist in us all. Please review the Information Page on this web site. In keeping with being more green and producing less wastes handout notes will not be provided during the classes. Please feel free to download and print items which are of interest to you. Alchemy: The Art of Distillation - August 5, 2009: 5:00 Tent 7 & August 7, 2009: 11:00 Tent 7, a one hour survey/discussion on Alchemy and the Art of Distillation focusing on Medieval Distillation theory, published works, and the politics/religious impact of Alchemy. Notes can be found in the Library Visit the Distillation Notes, Primary Sources and Secondary Sources found under Information as well |
| Contact me at: darrell@fiachrabonesetter.com |
| Link to my Ice Dragon Documentation 2010 Entry <----- click here |