Fire cider
Fire cider is a pungent concoction that is made of apple cider vinegar, onions, garlic and horseradish, sometimes with citrus, ginger and hot peppers. It is steeped for weeks and used once it becomes tangy and hot.[1][2] This home remedy drink is utilized to strengthen the immune system and ward off cold-weather illness.[3]
Controversy[edit]
In 2012 a Massachusetts company called Shire City Herbals trademarked the name Fire Cider and started selling it. However, Dana St. Pierre also claim to have trademarked it. A number of herbalists say that they have been using the term Fire Cider since 1980s.[1] An October 2019 ruling established that ‘Fire Cider’ is a generic term and cannot be trademarked in the United States.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Greenberg, Zoe (2019-03-16). "The Battle for the One, True 'Fire Cider'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ Jenkins, Lori. "Kitchen Witch: Fire cider, a basic staple in herbal medicine". The Asheville Citizen Times. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ Boyles, Margaret. "How to Make Fire Cider to Boost Health". almanac.com. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ Stephens, Kay (5 November 2019). "Union herbalist wins long-awaited trademark suit in preserving the generic term 'Fire Cider'". Penbay Pilot. Maine-OK Enterprises. Retrieved 29 December 2020.