How to make natural antibiotic with this easy homemade home remedy recipe. The antibioticย elixir is made only from plant-based ingredients that you can easily find at the store or market, or even grow yourself at home!

Natural antibiotic to strengthen the immune system
No one denies that many lives have been saved thanks to antibiotics. However, they also have numerous side effects and you can develop resistance if you take them too often. Therefore, you should perhaps not grab them directly for every harmless minor thing. Did you know that there are also many plant-based foods that have an antibiotic effect? This recipe will show you how you can easily combine these medicinal plants to make a kind of natural “antibiotic” for prevention.

The basic recipe for this antibiotic is said to have originated in the Middle Ages, while people suffered from many diseases and epidemics. It is also known as “Fire Cider Tonic”. Ideally, the herbal elixir should ferment for 10-14 days before first use. However, in acute cases it could also be taken immediately unfermented. More detailed information on how to use it and dosage recommendations are mentioned below.
It should be noted, however, that this natural antibiotic is not intended for life-threatening emergencies, but rather for mild to moderate infections like or cold or inflammations or for skin or tooth problems orย preventive to strengthen the immune system. Anyone with acute health problems should always consult a doctor.

The secret power mix of ginger, garlic, turmeric, chili & Co
The following herbal ingredients are needed for this home remedy recipe. They all have special antibiotic properties, so they make a natural antibiotic when they’re combined. Also keep in mind that the health benefits listed are only a sampling I have gathered through my own research. So I can’t guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
Natural Antibiotics
- Ginger: contains healthy essential oils and gingerol, which have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic effects. In addition, ginger is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, as well as antioxidants.
- Turmeric: the curcumin it contains inhibits inflammation, has an antioxidant effect and can help with many common diseases such as rheumatism, diabetes and arthritis. In addition, the Ayurvedic medicinal root is said to regenerate the intestinal mucosa and the intestinal flora.
- Horseradish: is considered to be anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial. The mustard oils it contains can prevent colds and relieve pain. It also contains important minerals such as potassium, calcium and vitamins B1, B2 and B6.
- Garlic: contains the most powerful natural antibiotic “allicin“. Due to its antiviral effect, garlic can fight harmful bacteria, viruses and fungi. It also has a mild blood thinning and blood pressure lowering effect, which can be beneficial for cardiovascular diseases.
- Onion: is related to garlic, so together they make the perfect antibiotic team.
- Chili: thanks to the ingredient capsaicin, the vegetable has an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Furthermore, chili strengthens the immune system as well as the defenses and stimulates the blood circulation.
- Dandelion honey: or agave syrup is used as a vegan alternative to regular honey. Those who are not vegan can also use blossom honey or even better Manuka honey, because this is also considered to be a natural antibiotic.
- Black pepper: has an anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting, digestive effect and increases the bioavailability of turmeric.
- Organic apple cider vinegar (unfiltered): has an antibacterial effect, lowers cholesterol levels, regulates blood pressure and supports the mineral balance.ย It is also known as an effective home remedy for the prevention of colds, as it cleanses the lymph nodes.

How to make natural antibiotic – Here’s how easy the recipe is!
As always, I recommend checking out the recipe video and these step-by-step instructions first. Then you can find the full recipe with exact measurements in the recipe card below!
Step 1: Chop and grate the ingredients
First, peel the ginger, turmeric and horseradish and grate into a bowl. Next, peel and finely chop the onion and add to the bowl. Now peel the garlic cloves as well and add them too. Then finely chop the chili and add to the bowl.

Step 2: Pour in apple cider vinegar and leave to infuse
Now add dandelion honey and pepper and mix everything well. Pour the mixture into a clean, large 1 l screw-top or preserving jar and add the apple cider vinegar. Close the jar tightly and let it ferment for 10-14 days in a cool, dark place (e.g., cellar, storage room, or refrigerator).

Step 3: Strain and fill into bottles
Next, pour the extract through a fine-mesh strainer and squeeze it as best you can. Pour the essence into several small or one large screw-top or preserving jar and store in the refrigerator. More information on storage is mentioned below.

Can I use the pomace?
You can put the pulpy residue in a clean screw-top or preserving jar, pour canola or olive oil over it until it is covered, and then store it in the refrigerator for several weeks. You can use it to season soups, stews, curries and other dishes. Combined with olive oil, it also makes a great healthy salad dressing!
If you have a dehydrator, you can also dehydrate the pomace until dry. Then grind it and put it in a sealed jar or container and use it as a spice. Alternatively, you could dry the pomace at a low temperature in the oven.
Shelf life and storage
The natural antibiotic can be stored in several small or one large screw-top or preserving jar for up to 2 months in the refrigerator. It is even better to put the elixir in a dark bottle like the empty bottle from the apple cider vinegar, so that it is also protected from light.
The jars should be clean and sterile, so that no unwanted bacteria and microorganisms settle. You should also pay attention to hygiene during the production process.

Usage Instructions
- To preventively strengthen your immune system and fight mild colds, you can consume 1 tablespoon every day. To treat acute symptoms such as an illness or infection, you can increase the dose up to 5 tablespoons per day. In this case it is best to consume 1 tablespoon at a time throughout the day about 30 minutes before having a meal.
- The extract is very concentrated and therefore spicy and sour! So if you generally do not tolerate spicy or sour foods well, it is better to first test a small amount for tolerance or thin out the elixir with water or fruit juice.
- If you consume the natural antibiotic pure on an empty stomach, the effect is increased. It is best to take it in the morning and then wait 30 minutes before eating breakfast or drinking coffee.
- If you have an infection in your mouth or throat or dental problems, you can thin the home remedy with a little water and then gargle for a few seconds before swallowing it.
- If you have a serious illness or are taking medication, always talk with your doctor first. The same applies to pregnant women, nursing mothers and children.

This natural antibiotic recipe is:
- Vegan
- Plant-based
- Gluten-free
- Homemade
- Without significant side effects
- Easy to make
- Perfect for prevention
- Improves health
- Can fight bacteria, fungi and germs
- Strengthens the immune system and defenses
- Incredibly healthy!

Immune system booster tip
Try my ginger shot recipe as well!
If you make this natural antibiotic recipe, feel free to leave me a comment and a star rating on how it turns out! And if you share a photo of your home remedy on Instagram, please tag me @biancazapatka and use the hashtag #biancazapatka because I love seeing your results! Stay healthy! ๐

Homemade Natural Antibiotic
Author:Ingredients
- 1 oz (30 g) ginger peeled & grated
- 1 oz (30 g) turmeric peeled & grated
- 0.7 oz (20 g) horseradish peeled & grated
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic bulb 10-12 cloves, 30 g, peeled & pressed or grated
- 2 small chili peppers finely chopped
- 2 tbsp dandelion honey or agave syrup
- ยผ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 (750 ml) bottle of organic apple cider vinegar unfiltered (3 cups)
Instructions
*Note: Feel free to check out the recipe video + step-by-step pictures in the blog post above!
- Peel ginger, turmeric and horseradish and grate into a bowl. Peel the onion, chop finely and add to the bowl. Also peel the garlic cloves and add them. Chop the chili finely and add it to the bowl.
- Now add dandelion honey and pepper and mix everything well. Pour the mixture into a clean, large 1 l screw-top or preserving jar and add the apple cider vinegar. Close the jar tightly and leave to infuse for 10-14 days in a cool, dark place (e.g. cellar, storage room or refrigerator).
- Pour the extract through a fine-mesh sieve and squeeze it as well as possible. Pour the essence into several small or one large screw-top or preserving jar (or even better, into a dark bottle such as the empty bottle from the apple cider vinegar) and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
- Tip: You can put the remaining pomace from the strainer in a jar, fill it up with olive or canola oil until it is covered and store it in the refrigerator. It can be used as a seasoning for stews, soups & more. You can also dry it in a dehydrator or oven - more information are mentioned in the blog post above.
Notes
- Usage instructions: For prevention, consume 1 tbsp every day. Best in the morning on an empty stomach. Then wait 30 minutes before eating breakfast or drinking coffee. To treat acute discomfort, you can increase the dose up to 5 tbsp throughout the day. If the extract is too spicy or sour, simply thin it out with water or fruit juice before consuming.
- Note: People with pre-existing illness or pregnant women, nursing mothers, as well as children and people taking medications or who are allergic to the ingredients should please talk with their doctor beforehand.
- More important and helpful information are mentioned in the blog post above!
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Bianca, I am allergic to many antibiotics and have been trying to find something natural. Do you think this would be good for me?
Hi Andrea,
I’m not a doctor so I can’t give you any recommendations. However, if you’re not allergic to any of the ingredients in this recipe, you can try it.
Greetings!
Ok again.. I have been using asv for my diabetes, my sugars are tooooo high, my Dr got into a car accident and I have noone! It works! The last week I have had a bout of food poisoning and my husband keeps saying take some asv. Nooo my tummy hurts. Pharmacist said I need a antibacterial. So tonight I googled it and I got this recipe. I can’t wait to use it. For now I am drinking the asv. Is there a raw tumeric? And a raw horseradish? Can you use the powder from the pills? N bottled horseradish?? Thanks so much Bianca. You saved me from this!! I don’t like going to the ER!! 7 HRS!! COLD!!
Hi Christine,
theoretically you can use the powder from the pills, however, I recommend using fresh ones as they are more powerful. Please also make sure to talk with your doctor before using it because this is an natural drink and not medicine for serious diseases.
I wish you all the best!
I don’t care much for horseradish…can I leave it out?
You can leave it out but you won’t profit from its health benefits.
Thank you Bianca. Will be trying it. It’s natural!
That’s great! Can’t wait to hear your feedback! Happy Weekend! ๐ โก
Why is it so hard to believe that natural medicine is just as powerful as some poison out of a prescription bottle? And what about side effects of most prescriptions? God put this here for us! And yes it works well!
REVELATION 22:2, In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
You are exactly right!! I’ve had so many adverse reactions to prescription medications, they keep changing my antibiotics for this reason. I’ve gotten down to not knowing what to do and Thank God I found this!!!
Wow. Truly wow. It surprises me how many people believe in this complete nonsense. This is not an antibiotic. In fact, at a certain point you used anti viral and antibiotic interchangeably. What a fraud. If you are sick go take something verified by science and not by some shill on the internet please.
WOW! I’m shocked you don’t know about “Herbs as medicinal use. You must think the Earth was created WITH pharmaceutical Companies in mind and for the benefit of the Oil Companies. Try learning REAL history and not the garbage public schools are feeding you.
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=1&contentid=1169
Wow “Name” your mama obviously didn’t bother to teach you “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything, at all”.
I’m 76 yrs old and take a large quantity of prescription meds every day, due to health issues. So trust me, they aren’t necessarily better than natural medications when you see all their side effects, which can make you very ill!
You listed medical web pages that support what Bianca is saying. So my guess is that the idiot here, is YOU. Too many years in public school system?
I’m allergic to those verified antibiotics. Natural medicine is real and helps so many.
Should correct myself. I have not gotten sick, since using the extracted juice.
Nice to read that it helps you! ๐
Will try soon. Have been searching for a booster that is thick so it can last me longer. I typically make a concoction of extracted ginger, lemons, garlic cloves and cayenne we take it when we feel under the weather. Have got super sick for some time now. Yes I times I get a little runny nose, but as soon as that happens someone is making this drink. Looking foward in making this recipe very soon.
I have been sharing this recipe around 20 years. I originally found a version of it by david avocado (i have forgotten his last name). He also described the benefits of each ingredient. I am glad that it is shared even further through you at this time.
I never catch colds or flu. Many friends have benefitted as well. I use no sweetener in mine. Congratulations on helping others.
Nice to read that! ๐ It’s a very very old recipe and everyone makes his own twist but the powerful ingredients are usually the same and never get old, right? ๐ Thanks for your comment and happy weekend!
I believe that any vinegars fermented with live cultures (called “the mother”), might be an adequate substitute. Just make sure they are unpasteurized. Here is one here:
https://store.edenfoods.com/red-wine-vinegar-16-fl-oz/
Thanks for the tip! Sounds like a good alternative for people who are allergic to apples.
Will it tame a virus
This natural antibiotic tonic is a natural remedy that is not intended for life-threatening emergencies, but rather for mild to moderate infections like a cold or inflammation or for skin or tooth problems or preventive to strengthen the immune system. In some articles about “fire cider tonic” it is said that it can kill a virus but I think it is rather used against common colds.
Hello. Where are the scientific bases on claiming the recipes has antibiotic properties? Thanks.
As mentioned in the post, I have gathered the informations through my own research around the internet. You can find many informative articles when you google for the health benefits of the ingredients. Most of them have also linked the scientific studies and sources. Greetings!
Soooo excited to make it
That’s great! ๐
I’ve been using this Fire Cider recipe, created by herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, for years. I like your addition of turmeric.
I in addition to using dried ingredients as a spice blend, I put the dried powder in capsules so that they are easier to take when we are sick. Great article. ๐
Turmeric has so many health benefits! Please never skip it! ๐
The spice blend sounds exciting! Which Ingredients do you use for it?
Greetings! ๐
I already try something similar. Your recipe has more ingredients. Iโm looking forward to trying it.
That’s great! Can’t wait to hear your feedback! ๐
What can I use instead of apple ciderโฆIโm allergic to apple!!!
I have no idea because apple cider vinegar has many health benefits and it’s essential for this recipe.
sounds absolutely fantastic I will be making it ASAP. ๐
That’s great! ๐
I was looking for a recipe like this. Thanks
I hope it can improve your health! ๐
This elixir sounds like what I’ve been looking for! Could you please tell me what type of chili peppers you recommend? Thanks in advance!
I use bird eye chili peppers. Greetings! ๐
This is the first time on this site. I plan on trying the recipes and hoping to for improvement of medical issues.
Hi there,
so glad you found my site! ๐
Can’t wait to hear your feedback when you tried it.
Happy new year! ๐
Thanks
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