Fire cider is a long-standing health remedy used to ward off pesky colds and boost your immune system. Many people love this spicy tonic for all the health benefits it provides, giving you a natural way to prevent unwanted sickness. Whether you’ve never heard about fire cider before, or want to learn more, here’s everything you need to know about fire cider!
Fire Cider History
Fire cider is a tonic made of a variety of herbs mixed with apple cider vinegar and honey to create a spicy, healthy beverage. Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar was the first to coin the term “fire cider” back nearly 50 years ago in the 1970s! Gladstar wanted to create a non-alcoholic tonic that boosted your immune system to add as a preventative measure during cold, damp winters.
Today, fire cider remains popular for its immune-boosting properties, providing a natural approach to protecting your body from nasty colds, flu, and even seasonal allergies.
Fire Cider Benefits & Uses
Although little research has been done to support fire cider’s health benefits, fire cider for years has been popular in the alternative medicine realm. Inevitably, many have claimed this natural remedy has many health benefits, including:
● Supports your Immune System
● Protects against Colds, Flu, and Allergies
● Improves Digestion
● Improves Circulation
Therefore, fire cider has a long-standing belief that it can help prevent you from getting sick. Not to mention, many of the individual fire cider ingredients contain healthy properties. Here’s a breakdown of how some of the main fire cider ingredients work to keep you healthy.
● Apple Cider Vinegar: Helps decrease blood sugar levels and improve cholesterol
levels.
● Garlic: Overall immune booster and helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
● Ginger: Improves digestion.
● Cayenne: Helps with circulation.
How To Make Fire Cider
Of course no article titled “Everything you Need to Know About Fire Cider” wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t teach you how to make it!
Want to learn how to make fire cider yourself?! Read below on how to make your own fire cider from my all-time favorite fire cider recipe.
What You’ll Need:
● One bottle of apple cider vinegar
● ½ cup grated fresh horseradish root
● ½ cup or more fresh chopped onions
● ¼ cup or more chopped garlic
● ¼ cup or more grated ginger
● Chopped fresh or dried cayenne pepper (taste test to ensure it’s tolerable… you can
always add more later)
● Other optional ingredients you can include are turmeric, echinacea, or cinnamon.
To Make Fire Cider:
1. Add all your herbs to a half-gallon canning jar.
2. Pour your apple cider vinegar into the jar. You want to ensure all ingredients are
covered, about 3 to 4 inches past the herbs, and cover the jar tightly with its lid.
3. Place your jar in a warm place that is visible, such as your kitchen countertop. Let sit for
3 to 4 weeks and try to remember to shake each day.
4. After 3 to 4 weeks, strain out all the herbs from the jar and keep the remaining liquid.
5. Consider adding honey for taste. Drink and enjoy! Make sure you rebottle your
remaining fire cider and store it in the refrigerator (it can last for several months
