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Herbalism 101: What is an oxymel? 🌿 You might be attracted to dried herbs, honey, and vinegar on their own. But did you know that mixing them together makes an incredible and powerful tonic? If you’re new to herbalism, welcome to the wonderful world of ✨OXYMELS ✨ An oxymel is a delicious herbal preparation made by combining vinegar and honey with herbs, creating a simple way to extract and enjoy the properties of your favorite plants. The name comes from the Greek oxymeli, meaning “acid and honey,” and this preparation has been used for centuries. There is truly no easier herbal prep for autumn wellness than an herbal oxymel as it requires just a few ingredients (though we decided to add a variety of herbs and fruit peels to pack a punch!) This is our tried-and-true recipe: INGREDIENTS�🌿 A handful of fresh thyme (Thymus vulgaris) aerial parts�🌿 A handful of fresh sage (Salvia officinalis) leaf�🍊 Orange peel�🍋 Lemon peel�🍯 Equal parts apple cider vinegar and honey Learn how to make more herbal preparations, including teas, tinctures, syrups, oils, and more in our best-selling Introductory Herbal Course, the perfect starting point for herbal learners.