How to make a simple tincture using eggshells and apple cider vinegar as a remedy for acid reflux or as a natural source of calcium and magnesium.
You pay good money for those local free-range, pastured eggs, so why in the world are you throwing out the eggshells?
Some folks say to use the shells for compost. Another school of thought says this isn’t such a great idea as eggshells don’t break down that easily.
If you don’t want to compost them, what is a good way to make use of all that calcium and a bit of magnesium in those excellent quality eggshells?
My Mother-in-Law, who is a holistically-minded nurse, makes a mineral-loaded tincture with crushed eggshells. She’s been using this remedy and natural supplement for decades. It’s very easy to make, but you must use quality apple cider vinegar and the best eggs.
How to Make Eggshell and Apple Cider Vinegar Tincture
It is best to use apple cider vinegar made yourself, but if this isn’t possible, then buy only raw, unfiltered ACV packaged in glass. ACV in plastic will leach toxins into the vinegar!
It is also important to only use fresh eggs. This easy water test for old eggs will ensure the optimal safety of this apple cider vinegar remedy.
How Much of this ACV Remedy to Take?
Use 1 teaspoon mixed into an 8 oz glass of filtered water up to three times per day as a mineral boost and digestive aid. It is also helpful after meals as an acid reflux remedy for those who are susceptible.
Eggshell and Apple Cider Vinegar Remedy
Easy recipe for apple cider vinegar remedy using eggshells to use as a calcium and magnesium supplement or to remedy the symptoms of acid reflux.
Ingredients
- 12 eggshells pastured and organic
- 16 ounces apple cider vinegar raw, unfiltered, preferably organic
Instructions
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Remove the inner membrane from each cleaned, cracked and used eggshell and crush lightly in a mortar and pestle. You don't need to crush the eggshell into a powder, just into small pieces.
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Place eggshell bits in a one quart mason jar and add 1 pint of cider vinegar and close the lid. Make sure you use a one quart mason jar as the mixture tends to foam up so you will need the extra room in the jar.
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Soak for at least a week, then use as desired.
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Leave eggshell tincture on the counter or in the pantry. No need to refrigerate.
how do you make calcium… ??? i throw away tons of eggs shells.. i was throwing them down the drain… but my hubby made me quit.
I add eggshells to my water kefir. I suspect it would have a similar effect? The water kefir really breaks the eggs down.
I know kombucha has a similar effect to the apple cider vinegar. Not sure about water kefir, but it might work great.
I have also heard of using egg shells for their glucosamine/chondroitan components -just throw ’em in the bone broth. Is it the calcium which helps prevent acid reflux?
The calcium helps (TUMS is calcium carbonate for example) but the apple cider vinegar helps tremendously also.
I do that also Linda!
I do that also Linda!
This tincture also works great for those fungal/yeasty itchy rashes like under the boobs, or if you have a “apron” tummy area, where the tummy hangs over. All itchy areas! đŸ™‚
This tincture also works great for those fungal/yeasty itchy rashes like under the boobs, or if you have a “apron” tummy area, where the tummy hangs over. All itchy areas! đŸ™‚
Wow, what a great idea!
This is a very timely post. My husband has heartburn and acid reflux several times a week and has been considering taking medication. I hope he’ll try this! I was also wondering if it would be recommended for someone with frequent heartburn to do something like GAPS to try to heal the gut? That’s his only real health concern…
Hi Chanelle, yes GAPS would help considerably with this problem.
You do need to get him off that medication as the long term health damagin effects of using those meds is not good.
Luckily he has only been considering taking medication- not actually taking it:)
Excellent! I was just thinking this evening how sick I am of seeing those acid reflux drug commercials. They are using shame now to get people to ask their doctors for the meds. Thanks for sharing!