Oxymel

The ancient honey-and-vinegar preparation.

Benefits

Sweet-and-sour syrup base
a palatable way to use pungent kitchen herbs
mixes into drinks and dressings

Key compounds

Honey sugarsacetic acid from vinegarplant compounds from any steeped herbs

How to use it

Stirred into still or sparkling water as a cordial, whisked into dressings and marinades, drizzled over roasted vegetables, or taken by the spoonful

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

Contains raw honey — do not give to children under 12 months. High acidity — rinse the mouth to protect tooth enamel.

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