FIRE CIDER - Tonify, Flush, Cleanse and Strengthen all in one remedy!

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Content adapted from Rosemary Gladstar, The Science and Art of Herbology and 101 Recipes for Fire Cider

In my opinion, “Fire Cider” is a must in every kitchen. This is a warming, de-congesting tonic and/or medicine that can be taken daily to aid digestion, warm the system, flush the lymph and clear the sinuses. 

The feeling one has after a sip or shot of Fire cider is a tingling, warm hug from the inside out!

Some of the main ingredients included in Fire Cider will kill off harmful bacteria that cause dreadful sickness, time off work and misery due to flu and colds. ( see below of the benefits of the ingredients)

If you decide to take a little every day you will be benefiting tremulously by strengthening your immune system to prevent getting congested and sick as you take it as a preventative tonic.

Check out Vanessa’s Video on how easy it is to make Fire cider.

It can also be taken in concentrated dosages for sore throats, sinus congestion and a feeling of lethargy. There’s nothing like a good “kick in the behind” to get you feeling motivated and inspired to get back into life after a down time!  Its even delicious on salads too! In Rosemary Gladstar’s book “The Science and Art of Herbology and 101 Recipes for Fire Cider” there are many different ways to make use of this age old proven remedy. Many different recipes that will sure entice you to use this and share it with friends and family! And, the best thing is that its SO EASY TO DO!

Make a batch now so you are prepared for when the winter really hits and give it away as gifts!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Horseradish; freshly grated
1/8 cup Garlic; chopped
1/2 cup Onion; chopped
1/4 cup Ginger; freshly grated
Cayenne to taste

Optional:

1/2 cup chopped Turmeric, 1 tbsp black pepper corns, 5-6 sprigs about 2 inch Thyme, 4 springs 2 inch Rosemary)
Honey to taste ( must be organic, raw not “commercial” honey)
Apple cider vinegar (raw, unpasteurized such as Bragg’s); enough to cover all ingredients by an inch or two

Grate and chop ingredients.  Place in glass jar and just cover all ingredients with vinegar. Tighten lid, and let sit 4 weeks

(if using a metallic lid, put a barrier of wax paper not plastic wrap between mixture and lid, to eliminate reactions with the metal and vinegar).

After 4 weeks -Strain.  Sweeten to taste with honey. I find that if I warm the honey it pours better

Take 1 tsp. every half hour for blocked sinus, sore throats, colds/coughs/flus/ aches/pains or as often as needed.

 Some of the traditional benefits of Fire Cider's ingredients include:

  • Horseradish: The antibacterial properties of Horseradish have been used to fight bacteria. Horseradish strongly stimulates the digestion, increasing gastric secretions and appetite. It's also a good diuretic that promotes perspiration, making it useful in fevers, colds, and flu. Horseradish is also an expectorant and mildly antibiotic, and can be of use in both respiratory and urinary tract infections.

  • Ginger: is valued for its ability to warm the stomach, to ease vomiting & nausea and to fight off colds, chills and coughs. Ginger is useful for all types of congestion in the body.

  • Garlic: supports the immune function and opens the pores of the skin to lower a fever. This herb's antibacterial and antimicrobial properties make it useful in treating bladder and kidney infections , yeast infections , strep throats and ear infections.

  • Cayenne: is useful for increasing circulation and to get mucous flowing. This herb is an anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant. It is used as a digestive aid to stimulates gastric juices. Many people report relief from migraines with this herb as well.

  • Onion: Onions have a variety of medicinal effects. They have been used since ancient times to teat colds, coughs, and asthma, bacterial infections, breathing problems, and to repel insects.

  • Apple Cider Vinegar: Since 400BC, Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, and others, have used vinegar and vinegar mixed with honey, as an energizing tonic and healing elixir. It has been known to assist the lymph system move impurities out of the body, boost immune functioning and bowel tone, clear up skin issues, and assist in weight loss.

  • Honey: Honey has been known for its healing properties for thousands of years. It is a natural remedy for sore throats, indigestion and skin care. It is an effective antibacterial with immune boosting properties.

  • Turmeric: Anti-inflammatory, used for many different health conditions from cancer to alzheimers, weight loss, eye health, natural pain killer, liver health, Parkinson’s and more. Be sure to use black pepper to increase the Turmeric bio availability)

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