Srcanik of Herzegovina

Designed by Borko Neric, Serbia.

Srcanik of Herzegovina – distillery Starovic

Srčanika brandy produced in the traditional way, from the local grape brandy and plant roots srčanik (Polygonum bistorta), using modern technological methods and distilled twice. This plant provides specific taste, characterisitstic colour and taste. Sračanik grows in the mountains of Herzegovina Volljak, Zelengora and Lebršnik at an altitude above 1300 m.  It is valued as a medicinal plant, and known among people as a herb good for the heart. Medicinal properties of srcanika are greatly enhanced by the significant presence of tannins. Tannins are toxic phenolic compounds that have strong antioxidant properties.

Since ancient times, it was the people that have benefited from brandy srcanika since it`s positive effect to the whole body due to raising the general state of human health, boosting immunity, relieving stomach and intestinal problems, and having a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system.