Fire Cider
Immunity • Digestion • Remedies

{ What Is Fire Cider? }
Fire Cider is a traditional herbal medicine / remedy used for:- aiding digestion
- warding off colds and sore throats
- keeping the immune system strong.
I like to make this once a month all year round, but we always make extra as Winter draws near. As the recipe requires a month to complete, it is good to get in the habit of preparing a batch each month and using in the following month, in a continual pattern.
{ Method }
There are countless recipes online, so have a search and experiment. The general idea is to make the recipe according to:- what produce you have available
- what is in season
- what you like
- or what you are growing in your own garden
- Prepare and chop all the produce, herbs, vegetables and roots.
- Place everything in a large jar.
- Fill the jar completely with apple cider vinegar.
- Use a plastic lid to seal.
- If your lid is metal (as mine was) place a layer of parchment baking paper and elastic band (as shown in the pic) to stop the acid from touching the metal.
- Label your jar with the date.
- Store the jar in a cool, dark place for at least one month (up to a few months if you want).
- Shake the jar daily.
- After a month, strain the contents of the jar (squeezing all the liquid out of the produce), and pour the liquid into a clean jar.
- It is common to add honey or other sweetener at this stage if you'd like your fire cider a bit sweeter and easier to drink.
- Alternatively, some people like to bury their Fire Cider in the ground and dig it up at the changing of the season.
{ Ingredients }
In my jar, I have used (going from the bottom of the jar):- White onion
- Red chili (red peppers)
- Lemons
- Purple onion
- Thyme
- Garlic
- Rosemary
- Ginger root
- Turmeric root
- Later: I add a 100% real, ethical honey
{ Usage }
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To maintain a healthy immune system: drink one tablespoon per day.
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If you are around someone who is sick, or feel yourself getting sick: drink 2 tablespoons.
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