Understanding Oriental Herbs Nitrate: Benefits, Ingredients, and Preparation

What is Oriental Herbs Nitrate?

OHN is a natural tonic and fungicide made by fermenting herbs with strong antibacterial, antifungal, and immune-boosting properties. These herbs are typically soaked in brown sugar and then fermented in alcohol (like vodka or local spirits). This process draws out the medicinal compounds from the herbs and preserves them.

Some of the common herbs used in OHN include:

• Garlic – natural antibiotic, repels pests and fungus

• Ginger – promotes heat and circulation

• Cinnamon – antifungal and antibacterial

• Licorice root – detoxifying and harmonizing agent

Benefits of Oriental Herbs Nitrate

• Boosts Plant Immunity
  OHN strengthens plants’ natural resistance to diseases and pests, reducing the need for synthetic chemicals. Its a natural fungicide.

• Improves Soil and Microbial Health
  It supports beneficial microbes in the soil, which helps break down organic matter and improve nutrient uptake by plants.

• Stimulates Growth
  By enhancing circulation and energy in plants, OHN promotes more vigorous and healthy growth.

• Safe and Natural
  OHN is safe for humans, animals, and the environment, and it can be made using locally available ingredients.

• Versatile Use
  It can be used on crops, livestock, compost, and even in pest control.

How to Make Oriental Herbal Nitrate

Process

Raw materials:

• Garlic for animals and plants

• Ginger, Cinnamon and Licorice for only plants

• local beer

• sugar

• gin or alcohol 20-40%

•Fill 1/3 level of a jar or plastic container with only one raw material in each container(ginger or garlic) and add local beer up to just soaking level of the material and keep it for 12 hours.

•After 12 hours, add the brown sugar equivalent of 1/3 part of the raw material weight.

•Ferment for 4-5 days and fill the jar or container fully with gin (20-40%).

•Ferment for 10 days and harvest only 2/3 of total solution for using.

•Pour more gin again to fill the jar or container fully and ferment for 10 days again and harvest only 2/3 for using

•You can repeat and harvest until 3-4 times

How to Use OHN

• Dilution Rate: Use 2tbs(30ml) part OHN in 10litres of water.

• Application:

  • Foliar Spray: Spray on leaves weekly to strengthen plants.

  • Soil Drench: Apply to soil to support root health and microbial life.

  • Livestock: Can be added to drinking water (diluted) or sprayed in animal housing to improve hygiene and health.

Conclusion

OHN is a powerful, natural solution that empowers farmers to protect and nourish their crops without relying on expensive and harmful chemicals. It aligns perfectly with the principles of Korean Natural Farming—sustainability, self-reliance, and harmony with nature.

Whether you're growing vegetables, coffee, or raising livestock, adding OHN to your farming practice is a step toward healthier soil, stronger crops, and a more eco-friendly future.

If you'd like a printable guide or a hands-on training on how to make OHN, feel free to contact us at Kirurumwe Farmers Cooperative Society, or on our social media pageson instagram; kfcs_embu_kenya or facebook; Kirurumwefcs Embu Coffee also for weekly updates and tutorials.