What is an oxymel?
Oxymels are brilliant and tasty little medicines for the body. They’re herbal extractions using both apple cider vinegar and honey as solvents to infuse all of your chosen herb(s) medicinal properties into. So not only are you benefiting from the chosen infused herb(s), but the apple cider vinegar (APV) and honey as well. Because ACV is fermented, its quite nourishing to our gut mircrobiome. Its full of good bacteria that help combat any unhealthy bacteria and fungi that cause illness and infection within our bodies. Raw honey is full of various vitamins and minerals, is a good source of anti-oxidants, helping our cells protect and repair themselves from damage caused by free-radicals in the body, and is both anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Like ACV, its also nourishing to our gut due to its pre-biotic properties that complement the probiotic ones in ACV quite nicely. Raw honey can be helpful in lowering inflammation in the body therefore strengthening the body’s defenses in fending off disease and illness. With the added nutritive and medicinal properties of herbs, I find this a powerful remedy for nourishing our body’s physical well being.
*We inhabit Cherokee land and I feel a strong connection to the wisdom and energies that our soil holds in light of that. All of the herbs and plants used in these medicine mediums are organically and ethically grown or foraged in my garden, yard, or nearby forest by me, or ethically sourced from a nearby farm in the prime of their lifespan. Intimately knowing and tending to these plants offers the opportunity for their spirits to be felt and to have peace of mind that they are healthy, loved, and respected and therefore potent in their healing gifts. It is my hope that you’re touched by the magic in this medicine and the healing it has to offer you, that your own relationships with these plants and the ones around you will deepen and your connection to our Earth and therefore yourself will feel nourished and restored.
*Disclaimer* I am not a medical doctor but instead a forever student of the Earth and bridge to her wisdom. Therefore I always recommend you do your own research on these plants and how they may interact with any medications you may take or conditions you might have, and perhaps consult a professional regarding your concerns. If you take pharmaceutical medications or are pregnant or breastfeeding, please take extra precaution and consult your health provider. These products have not been approved by the FDA and are not intended to prevent or cure illness.