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oxymel
Commonly known today as Fire Cider, American Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar coined in the 70’s, has made a come back the last few years, especially with so many searching for better health options. Oxymel has been used throughout history with some of the earliest records being from around 400 BC the Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed a basic oxymel of vinegar and honey as a general remedy. It is in many Roman texts as a health remedy and a condiment. It was a staple in the Middle Ages. It has been in use for a year or two thousand plus years…. why did we stop?
This is a great one to have on hand besides taking a tablespoon or 2 of every day it makes an awesome vinaigrette, fantastic on rice. Use as a marinade, my oldest swears by immunity oxymel he probably uses it more than anyone else in the family, he lovingly calls it his “steak marinade.” Use wherever you would use vinegar, remember a lot of herbalism is micro-dosing ourselves with God’s goodness. The shelf life really depends on your storage practices, I’ve had ones that were fantastic 4+ years later, the alphabet agencies that love to make so many rules say 1-2 years. Use your nose and eyes these remedies have been around for thousands of years, another reason to get to purest and cleanest ingredients as possible.
Your apple cider vinegar to honey ratio really depends on your preference, I go 1 part honey to 6-8 parts raw apple cider vinegar and usually end up putting in after oxymel has been strained because I run out of room. Having raw ACV with the mother or scoby adds even more benefits. Great video by Heidi with Rain Country, I have not put enough time into fermenting to post up my own opinion on. https://youtu.be/depySASTPrw?si=hTlRlT2wmVCPAFrN
Fresh ingredients are great in oxymels, I usually do half fresh and half dried. Your ingredients for an immunity oxymel can vary a ton. Below is the recipe for Rosemary Gladstars fire cider and one I made. The finer you grind, chop or grate your ingredients the more surface area you have on the herb for extraction or infusion. Everything ORGANIC you will extract any poisons, cannot express how important it is to clean your temple up and keep it clean with clean products.
Immune Support Oxymel-Elderberry
1 onion diced
12 garlic cloves crushed
2 diced jalapenos with seeds
1 tbl ground dried turmeric
1 lemon zested and sliced
1 tbl ground dried ginger
1 teas fresh cracked peppercorn
1 tbl ground dried thyme
1 tbl dried rosemary
3 tbl dried elderberries
Add all ingredients to a quart jar, fill with raw apple cider vinegar place a piece of parchment paper between the lid and vinegar to prevent lid from rusting. Shake well and place in dark and cool area for 4-6 weeks. Add ¼ cup honey after straining. 1-3 tbl once a day for maintenance when feeling ill up to 2-3 times daily and up water intake, can be mixed with water to take.
Immune Support Oxymel-Blueberry
1 cup blueberries
1 onion diced
1 diced jalapenos with seeds
1/2 lemon zested and sliced
1/2 grapefruit zested and sliced
1 tbl oregano
1 tbl burdock root
1 tbl dandelion root
1 tbl cloves
1 tbl cassia
Add all ingredients to a quart jar, fill with raw apple cider vinegar place a piece of parchment paper between the lid and vinegar to prevent lid from rusting. Shake well and place in dark and cool area for 4-6 weeks. Add ¼ cup honey after straining. 1-3 tbl once a day for maintenance when feeling ill up to 2-3 times daily and up water intake, can be mixed with water to take.
Fire Cider-Rosemary Gladstar
½ cup fresh grated ginger
½ cup fresh grated horseradish
1 diced onion
10 crushed garlic cloves
2 diced jalapenos with seeds
1 lemon zested and sliced
2 tbl rosemary or several sprigs chopped
1 tbl ground turmeric
½ cup honey or more depending on your taste
Add all ingredients besides honey to a quart jar, fill it with raw apple cider vinegar place a piece of parchment paper between the lid and vinegar to prevent lid from rusting. Shake well and place in dark and cool area for 4-6 weeks. Use cheesecloth to strain and squeeze out every drop, I use a potato ricer some use a French press not a glass one and add honey. 1-3 tbls once a day for maintenance when feeling ill up to 2-3 times daily and up regular water intake, can be mixed with water to take.
Restful Night Oxymel
1/3 cup dried chamomile
1/3 cup dried lemon balm
1/3 cup dried catnip
Add all ingredients to a quart jar, fill with raw apple cider vinegar place a piece of parchment paper between the lid and vinegar to prevent lid from rusting. Shake well and place in dark and cool area for 4-6 weeks. Add ¼ cup honey after straining, 1-3 tbl when seeking rest.