Medicinal Herbal Vinegars: Recipes, Benefits and Traditional Uses
Medicinal Herbal Vinegars: Recipes, Benefits and Traditional Uses IMPORTANT: Medicinal vinegars are home remedies, not medicines. Vinegar is acidic and may irritate the stomach or erode tooth enamel if taken undiluted; always dilute it. People with ulcers, gastritis, acid reflux, a hiatal hernia, or those taking medication for diabetes, diuretics, or heart drugs (such as digoxin) should ask their doctor before using vinegar internally. On the skin, undiluted vinegar can cause burns, especially on open wounds. Pregnant or breastfeeding women and small children should not use concentrated medicinal vinegars without medical advice. This article is for information only and does not replace professional medical care. ...