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What is Oxymel?
By definition, oxymel is a mixture of raw honey and vinegar. The word oxymel comes from the Greek “oxymeli,” which literally translates as acid and honey. Oxymels have been around for centuries, a classic medicinal elixir documented since the age of Hippocrates.
Simple to make at home, with just three ingredients, Oxymel takes very little time to put together. Perfect when sage is abundant in the garden and a lifesaver to have on hand. A simple, clean recipe made with common ingredients. Fresh garden sage, raw honey, and raw apple cider vinegar are combined, and with a little bit of time, result in a very potent medicine!
I find making home medicines for my family and friends incredibly satisfying. I love the whole process from picking and gathering the plant material, to chopping and procuring. Having a few nourishing clean remedies on the shelf gives me peace of mind for treating some of our ailments that may arise in the future.
I talk to the plants as I work with them, thanking them for their incredible nutrients and for the amazing healing they provide. Having a relationship with the plants around us connects us more deeply with the earth and ourselves. Mother Earth celebrates our healing and wants to nourish us!
I love using fresh sage for oxymel though you can also use dried sage leaves. As you chop the fresh leaves, take in the scent of the plant and whisper some healing intentions as you create this tonic. I promise you it will make your medicine so much more potent!
Why You’ll Love This
- Uses ingredients from the garden. If you have it, fresh sage is best and makes a huge difference in the potency. Plus, it’s so much more rewarding to use ingredients from your own backyard!
- Full of healing benefits. Oxymel may boost cognitive function, enhance memory and mood, reduce hot flashes, support the digestive system, and improve skin tone. It is best known for soothing a sore throat.
- Can be enjoyed in tea or sparkling water! Simply swallow a spoonful when you need a boost, or stir into tea for a warm, healing tonic. We like it in sparkling water for a refreshing and nutritious beverage!
Oxymel Ingredients
- Fresh Sage: Rich in compounds with high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Sage is an astringent herb, creating an action that tightens the mucosal tissues. It tones swollen tissues, which brings relief.
- Raw Honey: Highly nutritious and has potent germ-fighting and antibacterial qualities.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Boosts immunity, soothes dry throats, and improves digestive issues. Vinegar extracts the medicinal constituents, like minerals, from plants and inhibits the growth of dangerous microbes.
How to make Oxymel (Instructions)
STEP ONE- Chop up the sage fairly small so more of the plant can get extracted into the vinegar.
STEP TWO- Combine the sage and honey in a clean, sterilized pint jar.
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Made with just 3 ingredients this Sage Oxymel is an easy home remedy for throat and lung healing. Full of antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Perfect to make when sage is in abundance and great to have on hand to heal and sooth sore throats, coughs and colds.
- Combine the sage and honey together in a clean sterilized pint jar.
- As you pour in the vinegar, stir with a chop stick to release air bubbles. Make sure the sage is completely submerged with the liquid. You want at least 1/4″ of space at the top of the jar.
- Clean the rim and seal with a lid. Please rewrite the following sentence:
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