Elderberry Syrup
1 cinnamon stick
5 cloves
½ cup dried elderberries or 1 cup fresh or frozen berries.
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger (or 2 drops of ginger
essential oil)
2 cups water
1 cup wild honey
To a saucepan, add all ingredients except honey. Cover and bring to a boil. Once it boils, turn down the heat and simmer
covered until it is reduced by ½ (20 to 30 minutes).
Pour the reduced concoction through a strainer into a
bowl. Press down on the berries to get
all the juice.
Add the honey and stir well.
Pour into a clean jar.
This delicious blend helps prevent colds and flu or will help
if you are feeling ill already. Elderberry syrup is antiviral and helps boost the immune system. Cinnamon, cloves, and ginger are also antiviral and are warming. The honey helps sore throats and coughs.
Take up to a tablespoon per hour when ill or take a
tablespoon a day to help prevent illness.
You can also add a tablespoon to mug full of hot water as a delicious warming
tea.
Can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.
