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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cups 300g

Recipe makes 5 cups)

Calories 278
Calories from Fat 3 (1%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.4g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 12mg 0%
Potassium 210mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 64.3g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 5%
Sugars 56.9g
Protein 1.5g 2%

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Fire Cider ( Remedy for Cold & Flu )

Recipe #111755 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note
- Carla -

By: - Carla -
Feb 23, 2005

A favorite remedy for cold and flu. Effective, easy to make and tasty, though not for the weak of heart. Make a batch before the cold season starts. This recipe is out of Rosemary Gladstar's book "Herbs for the Home Medicine Chest" - A must have book for any herb lover!

5 cups (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    In a glass or stainless steel sauce pan heat vinegar on the stove to where it is warm, but not boiling.
  2. 2
    Fill a clean glass jar with horseradish, onion, garlic, turmeric, and a pinch or two of Cayenne pepper.
  3. 3
    Pour in the warmed vinegar and cap with an acid-proof lid.
  4. 4
    Store in a warm place 3 to 4 weeks; shaking a few times a week.
  5. 5
    Strain mixture and add enough honey to suit your taste.
  6. 6
    Rebottle fire cider and refrigerate.
  7. 7
    At the first sign of a cold take 1 to 2 tablespoons every 2 to 3 hours until your symptoms subside.

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From: Chef #458927

On Feb 7, 2008

mine has finally ready! it is yummy (but i do love spicy sour stuff). I work with kids and I am using this to not get sick, so far so good, but I have only been using it (a little bit each morning on days with kids) for about two weeks. Thanks!

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  • From: Mother of Many

    On May 23, 2007

    I have been making and using this recipe for as long as I can remember. My Dad taught me how to make this when I was very little. This can be diluted for children with a bit of water and they can take 1/2 to 1 Tbsp. 3 to 4 times a day. What a wonderful post Carla, thank you.

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