Fire Cider
As we move through cold and flu season—especially with the added mix of holiday travel, gatherings, and extra time with family and friends—it’s helpful to have a trusted, natural remedy on hand to support your immune system. One timeless favorite is Fire Cider, a traditional tonic featured in the Old Farmer’s Almanac (www.almanac.com/howmake-fire-cider)
Source: Alpine Medical Clinic - Integrative Medicine in Pagosa Springs, CO
Ingredients
- Start with raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- About 1/3 cup grated horseradish
- About 1/3 cup grated ginger roots
- peeled and diced turmeric or 2 tablespoons dried, powdered turmeric
- dozen minced garlic
- peeled and diced onion
- or 2 habanero chilis split in half
- large lemon sliced rind and all
- tablespoons chopped rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
- tablespoons chopped thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- chopped parsley
- Cinnamon stick a few allspice berries, and a few whole cloves
- teaspoon black peppercorns
- raw honey or more to taste