Since olden times, apple cider vinegar is used as a food and medicine for humans and pets. It was used as a home remedy to treat common ailments, aches and pains. A natural product, apple cider vinegar is obtained from fermenting the apple juice in the form of hard apple cider which is followed by fermentation second time to the final form of apple cider vinegar. This natural vinegar has the quality of retaining the apples natural goodness along with fortification with the additional acids and enzymes which are produced in the two stages of fermentation. These ingredients make apple cider vinegar beneficial for health. It is useful for acne blemishes, age spots, arthritis, asthma, athlete’s foot, bleeding nose, blood pressure, body odor, bone health, bruises, burns, cancer prevention, cholesterol reduction, colds, constipation, corn treatment, coughs, cramps, diabetes, diaper rash, diarrhea, digestion, ear infections, eczema, fatigue, flatulence, foot care, weight loss, hair shine, dandruff, insect bites. gout, headaches, heartburn, hemorrhoids, hiccups, insomnia, jellyfish stings, leg cramps, menstrual problems, morning sickness, muscle soreness, nail fungus, night sweats, hot flashes, poison of ivy and oak, sinusitis, sore throat, sunburns, ulcers, urinary tract infections, varicose veins, warts and yeast infections, It is also useful for pets like cats, dogs, cows, pigeons, parrots and horses. It can be used as a health tonic, as a deterrent for insects like ticks, mosquitoes, fleas; for treating skin conditions.
Apple cider vinegar is a versatile cooking ingredient, adding a tangy taste in drinks, and deepening the flavor of many foods. It is a major ingredient of condiments and it is used in mayonnaise as well as tomato ketchup. It is also a non-toxic household product which can be used as cleaner, deodorizer as well as a disinfectant.