Shig was a Mandalorian tisane, a beverage infusion made from any available herb. The citrus-flavored herb called behot was a popular choice for making shig,^[1] and was often used as a natural relaxant.^[2] Some Mandalorians also enjoyed splicing their shig by adding a touch of tihaar, a powerful alcoholic spirit Mandalorians distilled from fruit.^[3]

Jedi Knight Etain Tur-Mukan found shig soothing to her stomach while she was pregnant,^[2] and her adopted Mandalorian father, Kal Skirata, enjoyed a mug of shig to calm his nerves. Cantinas along Chortav Meshurkaane in Keldabe sold mugs of shig.^[3]

Behind the scenesEdit

Shig was first introduced to Star Wars canon in the 2006 Star Wars Insider article, The Mandalorians: People and Culture, by Republic and Imperial Commando series author, Karen Traviss. Shig made its first appearance a year later, in Traviss' 2007 novel, Republic Commando: True Colors. The drink again appeared in Traviss' later novel, Imperial Commando: 501st.

AppearancesEdit

• Republic Commando: True Colors (First appearance)
• Imperial Commando: 501st

SourcesEdit

• "The Mandalorians: People and Culture"—Star Wars Insider 86 (First mentioned)

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