Here’s a clear, detailed breakdown plus how to make it safely at home.
🌿 Fire Cider (Natural Immune & Digestive Tonic)
What it does
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Boosts immune response
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Helps shorten cold & flu symptoms
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Reduces inflammation
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Stimulates digestion and circulation
🧾 Ingredients (Potent but Simple)
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1 cup apple cider vinegar (raw, unfiltered, with “the mother”)
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½ cup fresh ginger root, grated
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½ cup fresh turmeric root, grated (or 2 tbsp dried)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 head garlic, peeled and crushed
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1–2 hot peppers (jalapeño, cayenne, or habanero), chopped
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1 lemon, sliced (peel on)
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Optional: 1–2 tbsp raw honey (added later)
🥣 Step-by-Step Directions (With Description)
Step 1: Prep ingredients
Chop, grate, or crush all fresh ingredients.
Why this matters:
More surface area = stronger extraction of medicinal compounds.
Step 2: Combine in a jar
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Place all ingredients (except honey) into a clean glass jar
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Pour apple cider vinegar over everything until fully submerged
Important:
Use glass, not metal—vinegar reacts with metal.
Step 3: Steep
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Seal jar tightly
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Store in a cool, dark place for 3–4 weeks
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Shake gently every few days
What’s happening:
The vinegar extracts vitamins, minerals, and antimicrobial compounds.
Step 4: Strain
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After steeping, strain liquid into a clean jar
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Press solids well to extract all liquid
Step 5: Add honey (optional)
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Stir in raw honey to taste
Why add it last:
Heat or long soaking reduces honey’s beneficial enzymes.
🥄 How to Use
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Daily immune support: 1 tablespoon
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At first sign of illness: 1 tablespoon, 2–3 times daily
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Can be diluted in warm water or tea
⚠️ Safety Notes
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Very strong—can burn if taken straight
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Avoid if you have stomach ulcers or severe acid reflux
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Not for children under 1 (if using honey)
🌟 Storage
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Keeps up to 1 year in the fridge or cool pantry