People use apple cider vinegar as a topical astringent to help with acne, insect bites, and infections. Internally, it has been taken as a folk remedy to help with detoxification, sore throats, hypertension, and high blood sugar.
Apple cider vinegar has shown to help kill the bacteria that causes bad breath, thus it has been used as a substitute for less natural mouthwashes.
Most human studies on apple cider vinegar have researched its antidiabetic effect. It may also aid in cardiac health, wound healing, and more. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.
Latin Name: Malus sylvestris
Family: Rosaceae
Apple cider vinegar is made from apples, adding yeast and sugars to make a vinegar.