Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is the best tasting natural medicine my family has ever had. But does it work? What evidence is there that shows it prevents or reduces the infection of a common cold or influenza?
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- ⅔ cup Elderberries dried
- 1 Tbsp Ginger ground
- 2 tsp Cinnamon ground
- ½ tsp Clove ground
- 1 cup Honey raw, local
Instructions
- In a saucepan add 4 cups Water, ⅔ cup Elderberries , 1 Tbsp Ginger, 2 tsp Cinnamon , and ½ tsp Clove .
- Whisk the ingredients together and bring it to a boil.
- Once it has reached a boil, reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for about 45 minutes.
- After simmering the liquid will have reduced by about half.
- Strain the juice into a quart mason jar, using a mesh metal strainer.
- Gently mash the berries in the strainer to release the juices in them while catching it your container.
- Allow the juice to come down to room temperature. This takes at least an hour.
- Once at room temperature, add 1 cup Honey to the juice and combine thoroughly. *Do not rush to add the honey while it is hot or it will destroy the good microbes in the honey.
- It is ready to serve, be sure to store it in the refrigerator.
Notes
Dosing for syrup
- Adults: 1 Tablespoon up to 4 times a day if actively sick, otherwise just once daily for preventative measures.
- Children: 1 teaspoon - up to 4 times a day if actively sick, otherwise just once daily for preventative measures.
- Keep stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks when using daily.
- Keep in the freezer in a for up to four months. You can freeze in ice trays or silicone trays just to name a few. This makes it easy for pulling out what you need.
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