All of the content on this website is intended for informational purposes only, and not intended as medical advice. Any action taken based on the content is at your own risk. You should always consult your doctor or medical health professional prior to starting any diet or taking any herb. If you are being treated by a physician and have been prescribed medication, you should seek medical advice before stopping or altering any medication.
Elderberry Syrup
Many people take this every day to ward colds, or lessen their duration
Equipment
- 1 fine mesh strainer
- 1 dry goods measuring cup
- 1 saucer or small cup To press on elderberries to extract juice
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 small pot or saucepan
Materials
- 1 cup Dried Elderberries See note about sourcing
- 1 cup Water
- ½ cup Honey
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients in a small pot.
- On medium heat, bring to just boiling.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes until sauce has thickened and berries have burst.
- Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.
- Press the berries with a saucer or small cup to release as much fluid as possible.
- Throw away the leftover berries mixture, retaining the syrup.
- Store the syrup in a closed jar in the refrigerator.
- Take one tablespoon 1 tablespoon a day in water, or tea, as a preventative.
- At the onset of cold symptoms you may take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day.
Benefits:
- Antioxidants: Elderberries are rich in antioxidants, which help protect your cells from damage and boost
- Antiviral properties: Some studies suggest that elderberry extract may inhibit the replication of certain viruses.
- Elderberry has been shown to shorten the duration of cold and flu symptoms, such as fever, aches, and congestion.
Do not source the elderberries yourself: Undried berries or other parts of the plant can be toxic and bring on nausea and vomiting. (I buy mine from Amazon or a local health food store.
Should not be taken by persons with an autoimmune disease, without consulting their healthcare practitioner.
As with all the herbs I talk about on this site, I suggest you consult Herbs At A Glance to be certain a herb is right for you or is not contraindicated for you, before you take it.
Please follow and like us:
