“l'aigo boulido sauvo la vido”: meaning and translation of this Provençal expression

Literal translation

boiled water saves life

Meaning

boiled water saves lives

Explanation

Boiled water saves lives. Aigo boulido is made as a sage broth, seasoned with garlic and poured over bread with olive oil. It was served after over-rich meals, on Christmas eve or during recovery, a simple remedy credited with restorative virtues. The rhyme boulido / vido makes it an easy health adage to remember.

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