Oxymels: Love in the Medicine

Oxymels: Love in the Medicine

Oxymels are one of my absolute favorite remedy forms. There’s something about the sweet tang of an oxymel that seems to embody the love and heartfelt good wishes of the medicine maker, as well as the complexities of caring for each other. They are delicious, versatile, high in a wide variety of medicinal constituents, and I can generally get them into any client–from the world’s crankiest toddler to my fussiest “…but it tastes weird” clinical client. This delicious, nutritious medicine is a mineral-rich digestive aid, in addition to being full honey’s anti-inflammatory, wound healing, probiotic, and immune-boosting properties, as well as the medicinal properties of whatever herbs you used.

Any combination of honey and vinegar medicines is an oxymel, including fire cider and herbal vinaigrette. There’s no wrong way to do this. Following is my preferred method after years of puttering and experimenting. I find…