Natural Immune Boosting Fire Cider
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F I R E C I D E R
Have you heard of it? Fire cider is a vinegar herbal tonic, used for supporting the immune system during the cold winter months, and heating up the digestive system. It also has broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antibacterial properties and can help fight infection.
Ingredients:
1/2 onion
10-12 garlic cloves
1 jalapeño
1/4 C ginger root
2 rosemary sprigs
1/2 C horseradish root
1 Tb turmeric powder
1 lemon
1 t ceylon cinnamon
1/4 t black pepper
1 small bottle of apple cider vinegar (with The Mother)
Chop up and place all the plants and herbs into a large quart sized jar. Squeeze the lemon into the jar and then slice before adding the peels in. Fill the jar with the apple cider vinegar- keep the bottle to later strain the finished cider back in. Place a piece of parchment paper on the top of the jar before screwing on the lid, as not to let the metal lid touch the vinegar. Store in a cool dark place for a few weeks. Once ready, strain back into the glass bottle. Take a shot weekly or more to keep the winter bugs away, and the slowed winter digestive system moving.
Play around with it and create your own cider! You can add things like medicinal mushrooms, honey, and elderberry, even thyme and parsley. Make it more or less spicy, and add your own special touch!
