Cold and Flu Vinegar (For Daily Immunity Boost) !
This Vinegar can be taken daily to enhance immunity, it helps neutralize toxins in the body, clears mucus congestion, opens the sinuses, is antiseptic, has anti-biotic and anti-viral properties, eases joint pain, alkalizes the body and gives energy due to its potassium content. This will have you fighting off all the bad bugs and germs being spread in your workplace, through the air conditioning or maybe from your children- who seem to catch everything from the Daycare! Below is the recipe;
- 1 litre of Organic Cider Vinegar (with the mother in it)
- 4 tablespoons of freshly minces garlic
- 4 tablespoons of finely chopped Horseradish root
- 1/2 teaspoon dried cayenne powder or 2 whole chillies
- 2 Tablespoons whole (slightly crushed) peppercorns
- 2 Tablespoons mustard seeds
- 1 Cup of Nasturtium leaves, flowers and/or seeds
- 2/3 Cup of Organic and/or Raw Honey
Place all ingredients into a wide-mouthed preserving jar and cover with organic Cider Vinegar. Use plastic lid only. Leave this mixture for 3 weeks, shaking daily to blend all ingredients well. Strain and re-bottle. Take one Tablespoon daily as an immune strengthener or 1/2 teaspoon every hour if feeling sick and flu like. May be taken in hot water if preferred. Do NOT give to babies under 1 years old. This is an ancient and wondefully effective remedy if taken regularly. Will keep for 1-2 years (Out of direct sunlight)