Dr. Emily’s Elderberry Syrup
This is my all time favorite immune booster for the fall and winter, and great for both kids and adults (may omit brandy but will only keep for 3 months refrigerated vs 1 year with the brandy). It is a potent antiviral and antioxidant. Take to prevent infection or at the onset to shorten the duration and lessen symptom severity of cold/flu.
Ingredients:
Directions:
In a crockpot, combine elderberries, cinnamon sticks, ginger and cloves and 6 just enough water to cover the berries. Crockpot: set to low for 8 hours or warm for 24 hours OR pot on stove: turn to low and simmer 1 hour with lid slightly ajar. Strain and discard solids. Return liquid to stove in a double boiler. Heat on low and add honey; stir until combined. Turn off the heat and add the brandy. Bottle and store in refrigerator. The brandy will help preserve the medicine; without it, the syrup should be used within 3 months. Dosing: for acute cold/flu take 2 tsp 4 times daily. For prevention (like before air travel), take 1-2 Tbsp once daily.
*** Elderberries can be purchased from www.mountainroseherbs.com
This is my all time favorite immune booster for the fall and winter, and great for both kids and adults (may omit brandy but will only keep for 3 months refrigerated vs 1 year with the brandy). It is a potent antiviral and antioxidant. Take to prevent infection or at the onset to shorten the duration and lessen symptom severity of cold/flu.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried elderberries (Sambucus nigra)
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ cup freshly grated or chopped ginger
- 1/8 cup whole cloves
- 4-6 oz. Honey
- ½ c Brandy
- You will also need a crockpot or large soup pot with lid and a double boiler
Directions:
In a crockpot, combine elderberries, cinnamon sticks, ginger and cloves and 6 just enough water to cover the berries. Crockpot: set to low for 8 hours or warm for 24 hours OR pot on stove: turn to low and simmer 1 hour with lid slightly ajar. Strain and discard solids. Return liquid to stove in a double boiler. Heat on low and add honey; stir until combined. Turn off the heat and add the brandy. Bottle and store in refrigerator. The brandy will help preserve the medicine; without it, the syrup should be used within 3 months. Dosing: for acute cold/flu take 2 tsp 4 times daily. For prevention (like before air travel), take 1-2 Tbsp once daily.
*** Elderberries can be purchased from www.mountainroseherbs.com
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