Fire Cider is a great addition to any home apothecary. This all natural, spicy immune boosting herbal tonic is said to ward of viruses, aid in digestion among other health benefits. It’s made by infusing powerful herbs and firey vegetables into raw apple cider vinegar. There are no shortage of fire cider recipes out there. This is my variation. I hope you like it! The fun this is you can adapt it to your liking.
History of Fire Cider
World renound herbalist, educator and auther, Rosemary Gladstar created her original fire cider recipe over 40 years ago. She is a very interesting and knowledgeable women. I encourage you to learn more about her, if you are curious. Rosemary coined the formula and term back in the 1970’s, since then, thousands of variations of Fire Cider emergered. In addition, Ms Gladstar has a recipe book with 101 heath boosting remedies, including her original recipe. You can find it here. FIRE CIDER! 101 ZESTY HEALTH BOOSTING REMEDIES MADE WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR If you would like to learn more about Rosemary Gladstar, I think you will really enjoy this video interview with her by Bevin Clare. MEET THE HERBALIST – FEATURING ROSEMARY GLADSTAR
This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you use this link.
These statements and/or products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to cure, treat or diagnose disease.
Consult with your health care professional before consuming or using new herbs. It is our individual responsibility to do our own research on health.
Be sure to consider any medications you are taking as well as any allergies you have.
Health Benefits of Fire Cider
Many of the ingredients in fire cider have heath and immune boosting properties. Below I will list the benefits of some of the ingredients used to make fire cider.
Red Onion – antioxidants, minerals (potasium and sulfur), vitamin C
Garlic – antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal
Lemon – vitamin c, small amounts of potassium, thiamin, B6 and folate
Ginger Root – anti-inflammatory and decongenstant properties, aids in digestion
Turmeric Root – curcumin ( anti-oxidant, anti inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal)
Horseradish – folate, sinigrin (helps break up congestion, reduces inflammation)
Thyme –
Peppercorns –
Jalepeno Peppers –
Calendula -antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, carotenoids and flavonoids
Rosemary -antioxitants, anti-inflammatory
Anise Stars – linalool, quercertin -antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory
Rose Hips – high in vitamin C, lycopene and betacarotene, quecertine
Elderberries – high in vitamin C, phenolic acids (reduces damage from oxidative stress), flavenol
Apple Cider Vinegar – probiotics (digestive aid)
Raw Honey – antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
How to Make Fire Cider
Ingredients
1 red onion
2 garlic heads
1 organic lemon sliced
1/2 cup fresh ginger root sliced
1/2 cup fresh turmeric root sliced
1/2 cup horseradish grated
5 sprigs thyme
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 jalapeño peppers sliced
3 sprigs rosemary
1/4 cup dried calendula flowers (optional)
5 anise stars
1 stick cinnamon
1/4 cup dried rose hips
1/4 cup dried elderberries
Organic raw apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup of raw honey (or to taste)
Instructions
Cut and chop herbs, fruit and vegetables. Layer in a sterilized quart-sized mason jar (I use Ball jars). Once all of your ingredients are beautifully placed in the jar, pour the apple cider vinegar into your jar to the top. Be sure your ingredients are completely submerged in the vinegar. Seal your jar with a tightly fitting lid. You can place a piece of parchment paper underneath to prevent rusting. Store your jar in a dark cool place for 4-6 weeks. Shake your jar each day. After 4-6 weeks you will strain your mixture with a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar. Press firmly to really extract the liquid. The herbs and vegetables left behind can be composted. Whisk in honey until combined. Place an airtight lid on the jar and store in a cool, dark place for a few months.
Take 1-2 teaspoons when needed.
How to Use Fire Cider
- 1-2 teaspoons daily during cold and flu season as a preventative.
- 1-2 teaspoons every 4-6 hours to alleviate symptoms.
- Or you can add to:
- juice
- herbal tea
- salad dressing
- marinades
Homemade Fire Cider
Ingredients
- 1 red onion
- 2 garlic heads
- 1 organic lemon sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger root sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh turmeric root sliced
- 1/2 cup horseradish grated
- 5 sprigs thyme
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 jalapeño peppers sliced
- 3 sprigs rosemary
- 1/4 cup dried calendula flowers (optional)
- 5 anise stars
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dried rose hips
- 1/4 cup dried elderberries
- Organic raw apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup of raw honey (or to taste)
Instructions
Cut and chop herbs, fruit and vegetables. Layer in a sterilized quart-sized mason jar (I use Ball jars). Once all of your ingredients are beautifully placed in the jar, pour the apple cider vinegar into your jar to the top. Be sure your ingredients are completely submerged in the vinegar. Seal your jar with a tightly fitting lid. You can place a piece of parchment paper underneath to prevent rusting.
Store your jar in a dark cool place for 4-6 weeks. Shake your jar each day.
After 4-6 weeks you will strain your mixture with a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar. Press firmly to really extract the liquid. The herbs and vegetables left behind can be composted.
Whisk in honey until combined.
Place an airtight lid on the jar and store in a cool, dark place for a few months.
Take 1-2 Teaspoons when needed
Looking for more natural recipes for your home apothecary? LEARN HOW TO MAKE DANDELION INFUSED OIL HERE!
