Off The Grid: 4 ‘Miracle’ Medicinal Foods You Should Stockpile

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4 ‘Miracle’ Medicinal Foods You Should Stockpile

If you are a homesteader or someone who believes in preparedness, you likely already include first-aid supplies such as alcohol, Band-Aids and antibacterial ointment along with your food storage. However, have you thought about storing foods that can be used for medicinal purposes as well as in recipes?

There are plenty of foods that can be used to treat ailments because of their antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are four foods to get you started:

1. Honey
If you’re already storing honey as a sweetener, you’ll be glad to know that you can also use it for medicinal purposes. Honey has been around for centuries. Its main use in ancient Egypt was to treat wounds. The acidic pH level of honey is what gives it a great antibacterial property.

Honey can be used topically to treat wounds, burns and infections. It can also be used internally to treat allergies, coughs, and colds.

Keep in mind here that local, natural honey will have the best effect. Most of the kind bought at the supermarket is heated to maintain its liquid form, so its healing properties are diminished.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar
This vinegar dates back to Hippocrates, who used to prescribe it to treat many illnesses. Apple cider vinegar comes from fermenting the liquid squeezed out of apples with bacteria and yeast until it turns to alcohol.

Today it’s commonly used in salads, sauces, marinades and preservatives, but it can also be used for medicinal purposes. Apple cider vinegar has antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral and antifungal qualities. Some ailments include sore throat, sinus infections, rashes, digestion and stomach ulcers.

As with honey, don’t get just any apple cider vinegar. Look for the natural cobweb-like sediment floating on the bottom of the bottle. That’s the one that is raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized and organic. When storing vinegar, keep it in a cool, dark place and make sure the lid is tightly closed when not in use. The color or flavor may change but it will still be safe to use if you store it properly. A cloudy appearance is nothing to be concerned about.

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