A process for obtaining a carbonated tonic wine comprising the following steps: (a) contacting at least one herb with a solvent to extract a prophylactic and/or therapeutically effective constituent thereof; (b) mixing the extract from step (a) with a wine base; (c) mixing the product of step (b) with water to form a wine having an alcohol by volume (ABV) content of at least 1%; and (d) carbonating the product of step (c) using carbon dioxide. The at least one herb may be selected from the group of Marigold, Chamomile, Hawthorn, Horsetail, Cleavers, Devil’s Claw, St John’s Wort, Melissa, Passionflower, Plantain, Skullcap, Lime Flowers, Damiana, Vervain, Sweet Violet, Heartsease, Mistletoe, Astragalus, Damascen Rose and Milk Thistle. The solvent may be an alcohol, particularly wherein the solvent has an ABV of about 25-75%. The alcohol may be ethanol. Products of the method are disclosed to be carbonated tonic wines having an ABV content of at least 1%.
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