Fire cider is a traditional folk medicine remedy to be used during the cold and flu season. One look at the ingredients list and you'll know this apple cider based concoction is infused with all the most potent anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory compounds around!
We take it at the first sign of sickness or exposure to illness.
It will definitely stop it in it's tracks, or at the very least, shorten the severity and duration of a cold or flu.
It also acts as a wonderful stomach tonic for those nasty GI bugs!
This is serious stuff though, you cannot drink it straight.
It's called FIRE CIDER for a reason!
We usually take 1 TBS. twice daily (for adults)
or 1 tsp. (for children)
in V-8 Juice or sweetened apple juice.
Up to 3-4 times daily if illness sets in.
How to make FIRE CIDER:
In a glass jar (I use a one gallon size), combine:
1 large cut or grated horseradish root
2 heads of garlic
5 habanero or jalapeno peppers
1 large white onion
1 large ginger root
6-8 pieces turmeric root
2 lemons
several sprigs of rosemary
1/2 cup raw honey
Cover the chopped ingredients with a raw and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar. Cover jar opening with cheesecloth or parchment paper secured with a rubber band. Set on counter or other cool, dry place for a minimum of two weeks or up to a month.
Stir the cider a couple of times a week.
When done, strain out the solid ingredients, be sure to squeeze all the liquid out of the pulp, and store the remaining liquid in the fridge.
Stir the cider a couple of times a week.
When done, strain out the solid ingredients, be sure to squeeze all the liquid out of the pulp, and store the remaining liquid in the fridge.
Take as needed for:
Cold and Flu
Chest congestion
Sinus congestion
Cough
Digestive Aid
Or use daily as an immune boosting tonic.
Wishing you health and wellness this holiday season!
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