My understanding of tansy is that it is a wildflower that was collected for it's root and then the root was boiled for tea. It was used as medicine-I'm not sure for what ailment, but I suppose if it tasted bad you added a little liquor and had essentially what we might call a hot toddy. It may have been a Native American herbal medicine and the Europeans added the liquor. Jim Kallal wrote: > > What is "tanzy"? > > The Jerseyville history stories referenced infer that "tanzy" is some kind > of drink, or perhaps some potion, for human consumption, apparently > non-alcoholic. But its consumption with whiskey appears to have been common > practice. > > Does anyone know the recipe or ingredients for "tanzy"? and what it was used > for??? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 3:02 AM > Subject: ILJERSEY-D Digest V01 #206 > > ==== ILJERSEY Mailing List ==== > If you need assistance, please contact: > Karima, List Administrator mailto:[email protected] > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237