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.
i don’t throw much away either… so i’m glad to find this. i feed my cats a raw diet… maybe i can put some in their food too.
Simple Eggshell Tincture for Acid Reflux – The Healthy Home Economist http://t.co/Azh3u2So
I grind them in a coffee grinder to add to the soil in my tomato patch to prevent black bottom. I also used to add this powder to my dog’s food when they were eating raw per a feeding program I was following.
I grind them in a coffee grinder to add to the soil in my tomato patch to prevent black bottom. I also used to add this powder to my dog’s food when they were eating raw per a feeding program I was following.
Me too. Tomato plants love egg shells.
Helen, do you still drink the tincture or do you put it on those areas. I had those problems with I was pregnant and every now and then have them too. Thank in advance!!
Helen, do you still drink the tincture or do you put it on those areas. I had those problems with I was pregnant and every now and then have them too. Thank in advance!!
Thank-You for sharing this! I raise my own free range chickens & always throw the shells away!
Thank-You for sharing this! I raise my own free range chickens & always throw the shells away!
Thank you for this helpful info. I received this info. from my Daughter-in-law Rebecca; for she knows that we have the chickens and gastro. problems and thought this would be an interest to me. Thank you Rebecca and the Healthy Home Economist-Sarah
I’m not sure why you would remove the membrane inside the shell. Doesn’t that have calcium too? I think there’s even a supplement made out of it. TIA
We also use our eggshells this way. And put them in broth, and I grind them up as a supplement for our dog since I don’t feed her bones. We eat a lot of eggs, lol. I don’t know about the nutritional value, but I remove the membranes because they smell horrible if I don’t.
I have heard of boiling and subsequently grinding your egg shells. Then taking 1 tsp of the powder daily with some magnesium. But I’ve never thought of soaking them in ACV. Is there a particular method that should be used to clean the egg shells before soaking? I don’t wash my eggs off if I’m cooking them. I do if I’m using the eggs raw. Also, how should you store them until you have enough to use (which for us would only be 3 or less days)?
Store the egg shells in the fridge until you have enough to make a batch.