Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Benefits for other ingredients:
- ginger root – digestive trouble, menstrual cramps, or nausea, or to soothe a cold, cough, or sore throat
- cinnamon – inflammation, have antioxidant effects, and fight bacteria, tastes great
- rosehips – contains vitamin C to prevent and treat colds, flu, and vitamin C deficiencies
- cloves – aid in digestion, fighting against cancer, protecting the liver, boosting the immune system, controlling diabetes, preserving bone quality, and containing anti-mutagenic and anti-microbial properties, as well as fighting against oral diseases and headaches
- elderflowers – antioxidant properties and an antiviral effect, to help fight off colds and flu
- elecampane root – expectorant, anti-tussive, sedative, anti-fungal, relaxing, warming, and anti-microbial. Elecampane can soothe bronchial tube linings and act as an expectorant for lung cleansing
Dosage:
Standard dose is 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp for kids and 1/2 Tbsp to 1 Tbsp for adults. If the flu does strike, we take the normal dose every 2-3 hours instead of once a day until symptoms disappear.
Storage:
Store in refrigerator up to 3 months, but it’s usually all gone by then.
Caution:
Women breast-feeding or pregnant should avoid elderberries to be safe. A better choice may be Ginger Syrup . Do not give honey to your child under one year. Please do your own research before taking any herbs or natural remedies.