Fire cider is a natural spicy tonic with many superfoods mixed in. Things like turmeric, ginger, lemons, oranges, and jalapeños are commonly included in fire cider. 

People use this concoction as a natural flu fighter, to boost immunity, and fight colds. Some also claim that it helps with blood circulation and digestion. 

Rosemary Gladstar is the inventor of this fancy drink. She is an herbalist that founded the California School of Herb Studies. Rosemary is known for all things herbal. She has studied these herbs, plants, and all their natural  benefits for 10s of years, speaks at conferences, does world herbal travel adventures, and has written a couple books. The people that know and trust Rosemary, obviously, trust the Fire Cider benefits too. 

On the contrary, some scientists believe that this tonic is nothing more than a spicy drink. There is no scientific based research that this drink does anything for you. While some of the ingredients have been studied individually for optimal health, the drink as a whole has not been. 

For example, apple cider vinegar, or ACV, has been shown to have some health benefits with its antibacterial properties and has shown to promote beneficial gut bacteria for a healthier gut. 

Ginger is a big player in fighting inflammation. With the amount of things linked to inflammation, like heart diseases and cancers, who wouldn’t want a little extra ginger in their diet?

Which side are you on?

Fire Cider starts with a base of unpasteurized/raw apple cider vinegar and from there can take many different forms. Typically, things like turmeric, ginger, lemon, and peppercorn are included in the mixture but not always. 

Some people like more citrusy taste to it and add oranges or grapefruit. Some people like more spice and double up on the ginger and add in a jalapeno and horseradish. 

The herbs that are used can vary a lot as well. The one in the recipe below uses just rosemary and thyme, where other ones will use herbs like horseradish, astragalus, sage, or oregano.