Master Flu Tonic

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     I found this on another group and didn't see it in a search of this forum, so I thought it would be a good one to share.  This tonic was one used in 1918, and I talked to my osteopathic doctor about it and he liked it and thinks it is a good remedy for mucus among other things.

So...you take equal parts of:

Raw ginger, chopped

Raw horseradish, chopped

Raw garlic, chopped

Raw white onion, chopped

The hottest peppers you can stand

Raw apple cider vinegar

Fill a jar 3/4 of the way with the chopped ingredients and then add Raw apple cider vinegar, like Bragg's, to fill the jar.  Seal it and shake it several times a day for 3-4 weeks.  Keep it in a cool dark place.

After the time's up, strain, don't worry if there is some stuff in the bottom of the jar, it is the 'mother' of the brew.  It does not need refridgeration because of the vinegar.

Dosage is 1 Tbsp. twice a day, at the first sign of cold or flu.

Be careful not to splash this in your eyes, it burns like pepperspray. I'm thinking some of this in a spray bottle might be good for self defence.

Some folks add a bit of tomato juice to help it go down.  Just the smell alone is enough to open your sinuses.    

I can find more info if anyone is interested.

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Tea4Two Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List V.I.P. Member Joined: March 21 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 63	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tea4Two Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Master Flu Tonic Posted: March 25 2006 at 2:16pm
	I found this on another group and didn't see it in a search of this forum, so I thought it would be a good one to share. This tonic was one used in 1918, and I talked to my osteopathic doctor about it and he liked it and thinks it is a good remedy for mucus among other things. So...you take equal parts of: Raw ginger, chopped Raw horseradish, chopped Raw garlic, chopped Raw white onion, chopped The hottest peppers you can stand Raw apple cider vinegar Fill a jar 3/4 of the way with the chopped ingredients and then add Raw apple cider vinegar, like Bragg's, to fill the jar. Seal it and shake it several times a day for 3-4 weeks. Keep it in a cool dark place. After the time's up, strain, don't worry if there is some stuff in the bottom of the jar, it is the 'mother' of the brew. It does not need refridgeration because of the vinegar. Dosage is 1 Tbsp. twice a day, at the first sign of cold or flu. Be careful not to splash this in your eyes, it burns like pepperspray. I'm thinking some of this in a spray bottle might be good for self defence. Some folks add a bit of tomato juice to help it go down. Just the smell alone is enough to open your sinuses. I can find more info if anyone is interested.

phoenixrising Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Adviser Group Joined: March 18 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote phoenixrising Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 26 2006 at 5:16pm
	Sounds like my great -grandmother's chaw chaw. At the first sign of cold, cough or flu, we got a heaping tablespoon of the vile stuff several times a day with an organge juice chaser. However, our symptoms disappeared quickly, and we were back outside playing within a day or two. I think this mixture may be similar to that Asian sauerkraut sold for outrageous amounts of money on EBAY. Just mix store purchased chaw chaw with sauerkraut & eat a big whopping tablespoon several times a day after becoming ill with cold or flu like symptoms. My great-grandmother is 96 years old and eats this stuff EVERY day.

Amethyst Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Valued Member Joined: March 14 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 203	Post Options Post Reply Quote Amethyst Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 27 2006 at 5:39am
	Aren't some of those ingredients in Kimchee (sp)?

sweetpea Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List V.I.P. Member Joined: March 27 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 299	Post Options Post Reply Quote sweetpea Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 09 2006 at 12:04pm
	Great self defense item ... just tell the cops to follow the smell!! Sounds interesting to have, to clear the sinuses!! As for the taste - think I'm already having a reaction ... !
	"When an emergency arises, the time for preparation is past."