Fire Cider
Fire Cider
- circulatory stimulant
- supports digestion
- supports immune system
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Fire Cider
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Ingredients
Raw, Unfiltered ACV (imported from Italy), Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), Onion (Allium cepa), Garlic (Allium sativum), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Orange (CitrusxSinesis), Lemon (Citrus limon), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), Jalapeno (Capsicum annuum), Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)
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Suggested Dose
ADULTS:
PROACTIVE: 1 tbsp daily, or 3x a week.
REACTIVE: 1 tbsp every 2 hours, or sip as needed.
CHILDREN (ages 1-12): add 1 tsp to smoothie, juice, or water; allow them to sip as needed.
(ages 12 and up): Follow adult directions. -
Contraindications
Ulcers. Senstive stomach, weak stomach linings. Esophagus issues.
Fire Cider is safe during pregnancy, and breastfeeding.
posca
Hippocrates would use the oxymel mixture to prevent infection in wounds of his patients. He mixed apple cider vinegar with honey and dispensed it to those suffering from coughs, or illness.
Ancient Romans, including Julius Ceasar drank posca. Posca is apple vinegar with added spices., The soliders used it for stimulating warmth, promoting energy, and as a general tonic for their health.
During the middle ages, apothecaries would dispense apple cider vinegar mixed with honey to promote the health of their customers.
allyl isothiocyanate
Ancient Greeks and Ancient Egypitans both cherished horseradish. The two cultures used horseradish in different ways, and for different ailments regarding infections, illness, and pain.
Horseradish contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and mustard oil, which has antibacterial properties. Raw horseradish offers an average 79.31 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 grams. Roots have been used to treat urinary tract infections, bronchitis, and sinus congestion. Compounds found in horseradish have been found to kill some bacterial strains.
Studies have shown that horseradish has an antimicrobial component called allyl isothiocyanate, thus horseradish may be benefical when dealing with infections, or illness. This constituent has shown to be effective against 6 different strains of oral bactera, you can read more about that by clicking the link below.
anti-microbial
Hippocrates, widely known as the “father of medicine,” prescribed garlic to treat wounds, fight infections, and ease digestive compliants.
Garlic's reputation to fight infections was widely known.
Nurses would dress soliders wounds in WWI and WWII with garlic to prevent infection.
In the middle ages it was used in attempts to prevent the plague, cure leprosy, and treat a long list of other ailments.
High in micro and macro nutrients. Did you know that our body requires suflur in order to repair DNA?
Which is why garlic is a main ingredient in Fire cider. Garlic is high in sulfur componds, making Fire cider beneficial when feeling under the weather.
Expectorant, which reduces mucus, and shines a light on how incredibly knowledgeable Hippocrates was in 400 B.C.
gingerol
For over 5,000-- years ginger has been used for its medicinal properties.
Ginger is abundant in vital vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, vitamins B6, C, and zinc. These vitamins and minerals along with ginger's antioxidant properties may help to strengthen your immune system.
The active constituent in ginger called, Gingerol, soothes common cold symptoms, like muscle fatigue, sore throat, and nasal congestion.
timeless
Onion is loaded with antioxidants that work to fight free radicals that damage the body.
Onion contains sulfur compounds which help to repair DNA, and protects our cells from serious damage such as disease.
Onion has been used in cough syrup since antiquity, which makes onion is a natural expectorant and which helps to rid the lungs of congestion by thinning out secretions.
the natural stimulant
rich in vitamins A, C, and Potassium Folate, and Vit K, and B vitamins, all which are benefical during illness.
Loaded with antioxidants that work to fight damage from free radicals.
Capsaicin stimulates the immune system and the circulatory system, which works to speeds up cell recovery and promote healing.
once considered money
Pepper was considered precious in ancient times that it was used as money to pay for things such as taxes, and rent.
In AD 410, when Rome was captured, 3,000 pounds of pepper were demanded as ransom.
Black pepper contains a good source of manganese, a mineral that can help with bone health, wound healing, and our metabolism.
The medicinal properties of black peper are mostly attributed to the constituent piperine. It is an alkoloid that has been researched for its vast array of benefits such as, antioxidants that help to lower the risk of chronic illnesses like atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and neurological conditions.
This compound has a positive effect on nutrient bioavailability as well. It does not need to be consumed with curcumin to absorb curcumin, but it does enhance the bioavailability by over 2,000%.
biophotons
Our herbalist formulated our Fire Cider at Sacred Infusions with both sunshine fruits.
Lemons are known for their vitamin c content, but our herbalist added lemon in our recipe, because they actually contain more fiber, and more fat than an orange. Lemons have higher vitamin B6, iron, and phosphorus content than an orange.
While the orange contains more micro and macro nutrients such as vitamins A, E, B1, B2, B3, B5, and B9, along with, magnesium, copper, calcium, potassium, and zinc. All which have shown to benefit the human immune system. Research shows when we are deficient in basic nutrients, we begin to not feel well.
true cinnamon
Ceylon cinnamon is considered "true cinnamon". Once more valuable than gold, cinnamon was highly prized for its medicinal actions that the ancient cultures used them for.
Ancient Egyptians used cinnamon as part of their embalming rituals. Physicians from the middle ages used cinnamon to help treat cold and throat ailments such as coughing, hoarseness and sore throats.
Today modern herbalists use cinnamon for a vast array of medicinal purposes. Loaded with antioxidants that fight free radicals that cause damage to our DNA. Antioxidants are shown to boost the immune system, which may help when exposed to illness, or speed up duration of illness.
the golden spice
Our herbalist formulated our Fire Cider at Sacred Infusions with tumeric, for it's rich, dense, and beautiful polyphenol content.
Loaded with curcumin that has been shown to have antiinflammatory actions.
Curcumin is the consitituent that is believed to not only block damaging cytokines, but curcumin seems to target specific molecules, or pathways that control the cell cycle; thus, promoting a healthy inflammation response.
"just like honey baby from the bee"
Raw, local, organic and unfiltered honey is used in our Fire Cider to "take the edge off" the heat of the capsaicin. Honey has shown to have anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory like effects.
We sure do owe a lot to those adorable honey bees. Did you know that honey bees have a very sophisticated memory and brain function for being so tiny? Not only that but, their dedication to their craft, and loyalty to their queen is unmatched.
It takes twelve worker bees to make one teaspoon of honey. With bees having a life expectancy of six to eight weeks.
The 1/12 teaspoon of honey in six weeks is worth admiration, considering the very short lifespan of the bees.
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