Fire Cider

This is one of the best ways to keep the bugs away over the winter. 

When making this recipe remember you can leave bits out if you don't have them and it will still be a great remedy for you to have

250ml apple cider vinegar

1 onion

3 garlic cloves

2 inch ginger

1 chilli

1 lemon, sliced with skin

1 orange, sliced with skin

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp cloves,

1 cinnamon stick

1 tsp star anise,

1 tsp cardamom

1 tsp turmeric

1⁄2 cup raw local honey (optional)

or maple syrup

optional extras:

1 tbs elder berries

1 tbs hawthorn berries

1 tbs chaga mushroom

1 tbs reishi mushroom

2 tbs nettle leaves

1 tbs fresh horseradish root 

Place all ingredients in a large glass jar.