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The charred oak keg is a rather unusual, unique remedy recommended to over eighty individuals who presented their health concerns to Cayce. From one reading to another the size of the keg varies only slightly: a container able to hold from one to five gallons, filled with a smaller proportion of pure apple brandy, described as “ . . . brandy that has been redistilled . . . ” (4018-1) or “ . . . double distilled apple brandy . . . ” (3222-1) or “ . . . pure distilled apple brandy . . . ” (5239-1)—not applejack. Laird’s is the brand recommended today. Fumes that arise from this brandy are then inhaled through a tube or opening on the top of the keg for a variety of respiratory conditions.

The wooden keg consists of oak, with its interior charred or burnt. The charcoal from this inside surface absorbs impurities from the liquor stored within it; hence, these kegs are used commercially to store aging liquors. “ . . . The char in the charred surfaces of the oak barrels is actually a form of activated charcoal which . . . {is} an absorber of impurities.” (5374-1, Report #10) This absorptive property may be the reason Cayce recommends keeping the brandy in this type of keg.

Instructions in the readings describe installing two vents or tubes—a smaller one to assist the air pressure and help prevent a vacuum, and a large hole inserted with a tube of rubber, glass, or metal in order to inhale the fumes from the brandy. Both vents remain corked when the keg is not in use. The inhalation tube rests slightly above the liquid brandy. Kegs purchased today, however, conveniently have for inhalation just one vent or hole that is kept plugged with a cork when not in use.

Directions for the keg were usually included with each individual’s reading. Since the charred oak keg is now available from the official worldwide supplier of Cayce products, it can be purchased and is ready for immediate use after a few instructions are followed and the brandy is added.