Nan McCulloch

Fire cider is a folk tonic traditionally consumed to support immune health, gut function, and circulation, while its ingredients are highly nutritious and anti-inflammatory.

Fire Cider: a shot a day for immunity

Put all in huge ball jar

- [ ] White or yellow onion chopped - [ ] Several garlic cloves chopped - [ ] Good sized ginger root chopped - [ ] Jalapeños chopped - [ ] Chili peppers or habenero chopped - [ ] Grated horseradish - [ ] Oranges sliced - [ ] Lemons sliced - [ ] Cinnamon sticks Rose Hips - [ ] Turmeric root diced and some fresh rosemary *

1/2 cup chopped, red onion

5 large cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup chopped horseradish root

1/4 cup grated fresh turmeric root

1/2 cup grated fresh ginger root

1/4 cup chopped jalapeño pepper

1 organic lemon, sliced

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 quart organic apple cider vinegar, raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized 

Honey, to taste

Place all ingredients, except vinegar and honey, in a 2 quart mason jar.

Add vinegar. Ensure vinegar is enough to cover other ingredients by 1 to 2 inches on top.   

Cover with a plastic top and label.  

Let sit for about 4 weeks, shake jar every few days.  

Strain with a cheesecloth.  

Add honey to taste.  

Place liquid in glass bottle or jars.  Cover and label.  

made another mini-zine!

in the diabolical healthcare landscape of the US, I think home remedies and basic herbalist how-to is a very important resource… so i’m sharing one of my favorite medicinal concoctions: fire cider, a vinegar extraction tincture that I make for myself, friends & family who - despite the dragon’s breath - all swear by it for its immune system support.

Autumn and Winter Wellness🌿

Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider are now available for Preorder. Be prepared for cold and flu season with these powerful plant medicines. You can find more details about each product on my website, ashantisgarden.com. Every order comes with a gift. Also, if you want to get early updates and discounts every once in a while, go to ashantisgarden.com and sign up for the email list.