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Fire Cider is a traditional folk remedy for colds and immune support. It is hot, zesty and infused in vinegar. I love to have this on hand during the fall through spring months. If someone feels something coming on, a spoonful of fire cider often does the trick - maybe two or three a day if it's coming on strong. You can add fire cider to salad dressing, soups, or other foods if straight up is too strong. Every year my fire cider is a little different depending on what ingre

Elderberry syrup is such a wonderful remedy to have on hand for the cold and flu season, for respiratory conditions, and for a fun, healthy mocktail addition! The recipe below is my modification from an original recipe by herbalist Alberto Carbo. I love adding the warming herbs of ginger and cinnamon, since elderberry alone can be cooling to the system. Elderberry syrup · 1 cup dried elderberry · 1 cup ginger root sliced · ¼ cup cinnamon chips · 2 tsp clo

February 4, 2026 I have been working with these herbs lately as we are just beginning to move out of a hard, cold winter- not only because of the weather, but because of the grief, fear, and disruption in our state right now. Rose I am reaching for rose since it is an herb for the heart. I am adding rose petals to my tea blends, and spritzing rose hydrosol (rose water) over my face and heart space. This is the time to keep our hearts open -and resist the temptation to close u