How to make a simple tincture using eggshells and apple cider vinegar as a remedy for acid reflux or as a natural source of calcium and magnesium.
You pay good money for those local free-range, pastured eggs, so why in the world are you throwing out the eggshells?
Some folks say to use the shells for compost. Another school of thought says this isn’t such a great idea as eggshells don’t break down that easily.
If you don’t want to compost them, what is a good way to make use of all that calcium and a bit of magnesium in those excellent quality eggshells?
My Mother-in-Law, who is a holistically-minded nurse, makes a mineral-loaded tincture with crushed eggshells. She’s been using this remedy and natural supplement for decades. It’s very easy to make, but you must use quality apple cider vinegar and the best eggs.
How to Make Eggshell and Apple Cider Vinegar Tincture
It is best to use apple cider vinegar made yourself, but if this isn’t possible, then buy only raw, unfiltered ACV packaged in glass. ACV in plastic will leach toxins into the vinegar!
It is also important to only use fresh eggs. This easy water test for old eggs will ensure the optimal safety of this apple cider vinegar remedy.
How Much of this ACV Remedy to Take?
Use 1 teaspoon mixed into an 8 oz glass of filtered water up to three times per day as a mineral boost and digestive aid. It is also helpful after meals as an acid reflux remedy for those who are susceptible.
Eggshell and Apple Cider Vinegar Remedy
Easy recipe for apple cider vinegar remedy using eggshells to use as a calcium and magnesium supplement or to remedy the symptoms of acid reflux.
Ingredients
- 12 eggshells pastured and organic
- 16 ounces apple cider vinegar raw, unfiltered, preferably organic
Instructions
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Remove the inner membrane from each cleaned, cracked and used eggshell and crush lightly in a mortar and pestle. You don't need to crush the eggshell into a powder, just into small pieces.
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Place eggshell bits in a one quart mason jar and add 1 pint of cider vinegar and close the lid. Make sure you use a one quart mason jar as the mixture tends to foam up so you will need the extra room in the jar.
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Soak for at least a week, then use as desired.
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Leave eggshell tincture on the counter or in the pantry. No need to refrigerate.
It is the fermented apple cider vinegar that helps with the acid reflux. The egg shells would give you an added bonus of calcium
Do you strain the eggshells out at some point? And how long does this tincture last?
Thanks for sharing!!
I would like an answer to both of these questions as well. Especially how long it will keep. The article only says no need to refrigerate, but nothing about its shelf life.
I was composting my eggshells but now I’m going to make a tincture for my acid reflux. Who would have thought! Great article.
I am currently on Prilosec for my acid reflux. I will have to try this..I just don’t like the taste of apple vinegar. I wonder if I can put this in my hot tea with honey..if that would work that same way.
Yes, Mary Kate. That would do nicely.
By the way, it was so nice to meet you at pickup today. You will find raw milk (especially raw cream) helps reflux considerably. In fact, my husband completely cured his acid reflux in a matter of weeks with loads of raw cream (about 9 quarts a month for a time … down to about 3-4/month now 10 years later).
Sarah, In what way did/does your husband utilize raw cream for his acid reflux? I would like to try this, if only I knew what to do! Thanks for your awesome posts!
If you make water kefir, the grains LOVE eggshells! They will multiply very quickly if you add eggshells to your brew : )
very cool! I also add the shells to my bone stock when I make it but I like this tincture Idea!
Hi there, very interesting recipe, how long do you leave the tincture to make itself before you use it …?
what is an easy way to remove the membrane?
We like to dry them and feed them to our composting department, our worm farm! Nothing like putting the nutrients right back into the soil…
Home remedy for acid reflux from the healthy home economist. http://t.co/EAF8RdhB