Master Tonic is considered a modern day “anti-plague” tonic. Doctors, holistic health professionals and others who utilize master tonic claim that it can cure the common cold, some chronic conditions, diseases, and antibiotic-resistant infections. Master Tonic can be an invaluable tool in your arsenal of natural cold and flu season remedies and is simple to make at home. It is composed of onions, garlic, ginger, horseradish, and hot peppers, traditionally prepared in a liquid base of apple cider vinegar. Drink 1-2 oz. once daily as a preventative measure and anywhere from 1-2 oz. three- to five times daily when treating a cold, flu or other illness.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the main ingredients and some of their benefits: Garlic- broad spectrum antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal Onions- have diuretic, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory properties, can be an effective expectorant, and are rich in quercetin. Horseradish- antibacterial and anti-parasitic, stimulates the immune system, has warming properties, acts as an expectorant. Ginger- antimicrobial, anti inflammatory, immune system booster, warming Hot Peppers- boost the immune system, nasal decongestant, warming properties, pain-relieving, vitamin C. Raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar- natural antiseptic, anti fungal, great for digestion, detoxification.
Kombucha Girl Living Beverages is taking pre orders for their next batch of Master Tonic. If you are interested in reserving some please email them kombuchagirlbeverages@gmail.com or send them a message on their Facebook page.
Share the Health is a discussion/education series on health-related topics featuring home-grown experts and educators in diverse areas of health and wellness. The informal classes are held every Tuesday in October, 6:30 – 7 :15 pm at Our Place Studio, 338 N. Vermont Street in downtown Covington. Each class is donation based, and all proceeds go to charities of the speakers choice. The suggested donation per talk is $10, but any amount, large or small, is welcome!
The final talk of the Fall Share the Health Series will feature Dr. Janice Posey presenting “Acupuncture, Herbal & Food Therapy: What It Can Do for Your Pet” to benefit the St. Francis Animal Sanctuary October 29th.
Master Tonic Ingredients:
• 1 part fresh garlic
• 1 part fresh white onions
• 1 part fresh ginger root
• 1 part fresh horseradish root
• 1 part fresh hot peppers
• Raw, unfiltered, Apple Cider Vinegar
• Plain kombucha (optional)
Instructions:
• Chop all ingredients finely or put through food processor
• Thoroughly mix ingredients together in bowl
• Fill glass jar 3/4 full of ingredients
• Add ACV (or 1/2 ACV, 1/2 kombucha) to fill container. Cover with plastic lid.
• Shake vigorously
• Let sit for 2 weeks out of direct sunlight, shaking as often as possible, but at least once a day.
• Strain through a cotton cloth, jar liquid (does not need to be refrigerated), save ingredient pulp to use in salad dressings, marinades, or anything else!
