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Herbal Honey Oxymel
An old herbalist's preparation: equal parts raw honey and cider vinegar, with woody herbs steeping for a month. Sharp, sweet, taken by the spoon or stirred into water.
- Time
- 15 min + 1 month
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Traditional practiceOxymels are a traditional herbal preparation with a long history in kitchens and apothecaries. Offered as a practice, not as medicine — no health claims are made here.
How
- 1
Half-fill a jar with sprigs of thyme and rosemary, lightly bruised.
- 2
Cover with equal parts raw honey and raw cider vinegar; stir well and label the date.
- 3
Keep somewhere dark for 4 weeks, shaking every few days.
- 4
Strain into a bottle. Take by the spoonful or stir into hot or sparkling water.
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