A few years ago, I published a traditional Fire Cider recipe. But since this year has been speeding by and shows no sign of slowing down, I began to research faster ways to make some of my favorite home remedies. After a few tries and tweaks, I’m happy with the recipe below. For those of you new to this series, Sarah Munro, the heroine in ONE DARK WISH, the second book in the Deadly Force series, is an 18th century historian who inherited a collection of colonial-era herbal and homeopathic remedies. And, in this blog space, I’ve been sharing her recipes with you all.

The original recipe for Fire Cider is a traditional, homeopathic colonial-era vinegar-based tonic infused with ingredients that have been purported to help kill viruses and build up the immune system naturally. There are many variations on this recipe and they almost always include garlic, turmeric, oranges, lemons, onions, honey, and a few other ingredients that have immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. The dosage is 1 Tablespoon a day during the fall and winter months. If anyone in my family is feeling sick, I give them an extra spoonful. Despite how it sounds, it actually tastes great.

Sarah Munro’s Quick Fire Cider

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup horseradish root powder
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 1/4 cup ginger root powder
  • 1/4 cup dried organic minced onion
  • 2 Tablespoons dried rosemary leaf
  • 2 Tablespoons dried lavender
  • 1 Tablespoons turmeric root powder
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons astragalus root powder
  • 1 teaspoon. dried orange peel
  • 6 star anise pods
  • 4 whole bird’s eye chilis (or small Asian chilis)
  • 1 lemon, washed and sliced
  • 4 cups raw apple cider vinegar (with Mother)

Directions:

  • Wash and sterilize a quart-sized glass jar with a tight-fitting 2-part lid, such as a canning jar.
  • Add all of the ingredients into the jar, layering one on top of the other.
  • Fill the jar with the apple cider vinegar until all the ingredients are covered and jar is full. Leave a 1/4 inch of space at the top.
  • Place a square of parchment paper over the top and then put on the 2-part lid. The paper will prevent an interaction between the vinegar and the jar lid if it is metal.
  • Shake well but gently and store in a cool, dark cabinet for 2 weeks. But don’t hide the jar because it needs a good daily shaking.
  • After 3 weeks (or at least 2 but not longer than 4), strain the liquid from the solid ingredients using a cheesecloth over a bowl. Pour the liquid into another quart-sized sterilized jar and store in a cool, dark cabinet or the fridge until gone.
  • To use: take a Tablespoon every day with your morning juice. Or add this vinegar to your salad dressings and other recipes.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ABOUT WILD PLANTS, FORAGING, AND MAKING HERBAL REMEDIES:

I am not a medical professional and nothing written on this blog is medical advice. None of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA (I am legally required to give you this disclaimer).

It is important to do your due diligence before foraging, harvesting, and/or consuming any type of medicinal plant.

  • If you are taking any medications, talk to your doctor about any potential drug interactions.
  • If you are allergic to anything, make sure whatever you are foraging is not in the same family. Example: While dandelions are typically considered safe, those who are allergic to ragweed, latex, daisies, or any other plants in the same or similar families, may not be able to consume dandelion.

Always research potential side effectsdosage recommendations, and how to properly prepare and consume each medicinal plant.

Always make sure you are foraging what you believe to be. Fully prepare and study the anatomy before harvesting wild plants.

Always make sure your kitchen/work area is clean and that all materials are sterilized.

Do not forage plants from areas that have been sprayed within the past 2 years at the very least.

I am not legally or morally responsible for the health of any of my readers. Please do your own research!

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