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Fire Cider

A lot of folks tend to catch a cold this season, so I wanted to share a basic guideline for making an age-old tradition called fire cider. It is simple to create and a great thing to do with people you love. It is a creation that will keep you, your family, and your friends fighting off any winter colds by using a preventative measure. I love to use it as the base of my salad dressing, or to just take it more traditionally as a daily shot.

You can pack it with any goodies you like, let your intuition guide you and have fun!

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My tip is to think of all of the foods and herbs you go to when you are sick…

Take any/all of the ingredients below in whatever proportion feels right to you (I usually make a 1/2 gallons worth so I can share):

onion

garlic

horseradish

citrus of any kind: leave the peel on for bitter qualities that help with digestion or take the peel off if you want just the citrus flavor/benefits : lemon, orange, grapefruit, etc.

fresh turmeric root

fresh ginger root

rosemary

burdock root

ashwagandha root

dandelion root

cayenne pepper or any hot pepper

black pepper

apple cider vinegar

mason jar of any size you please

lid

parchment paper (so that if you are using a metal lid, it does not corrode from the acv)

bottles

labels

  • finely chop, grate using a cheese grater, or food processor all of your ingredients

  • fill the mason jar with ingredients & cover with organic apple cider vinegar by about 2 inches

  • cover with parchment paper / plastic lid / anything to keep flies out

  • store in cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks

  • strain vinegar & compost the ingredients

  • add as much honey as you’d like to the vinegar solution until it tastes delicious

  • bottle label & share with your friends & family!

When you feel the onset of a cold, take fire cider every hour all day long. Or, take a shot everyday to prevent the onset from happening!

If you feel inclined towards more inspiration; google Rosemary Gladstar Fire Cider to learn more!

Cheers to your health, and making medicine with your loves.

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