Fire Cider

Fire Cider is one of my favorite daily remedies to help boost my immune system and keep winter illness away. Fire Cider is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal, and it’s a great decongestant. Fire Cider also supports digestion and is anti-inflammatory. You can buy Fire Cider already made, but it’s easy and fun to make yourself.

Ingredients:

• Garlic - anti-microbial, immune modulating
• Onion - anti-microbial, immune modulating
• Horseradish - anti-microbial, immune modulating, decongestant
• Tumeric - anti-inflammatory
• Ginger - anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, digestive stimulent, decongestant
• Cayenne/Hot Peppers - circulatory stimulant, decongestant
• Rosemary - anti-microbial, circulatory stimulent
• Thyme - anti-microbial
• Citrus Fruits - antioxidant, immune boosting
• Apple Cider Vinegar - supports digestion 

How much to use of each ingredient is up to you. As a general guideline I use:

• 1 bulb of garlic chopped
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1/4 cup freshly grated horseradish
• 1/8 cup freshly grated turmeric
• 1/8 cup freshly grated ginger
• 1 cayenne pepper chopped
• 2 Tbs fresh rosemary chopped
• 2 Tbs fresh thyme
• 1-2 pieces of citrus sliced

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients except apple cider vinegar to a clean 32 oz glass jar.
2. Add apple cider vinegar to cover ingredients and fill the jar.
3. Store in a cool dark place for 4 weeks, shaking daily.  
4. At the end of the month pour the vinegar into a clean jar, filtering out the other ingredients with a strainer or cheese cloth.
5. Add local honey if desired and stir until dissolved.
6. Store in the refrigerator.

Dose:

1 Tablespoon daily diluted in water