Elderberry Syrup - Homemade Recipe
Elderberries (the main ingredient in this recipe) are packed full of antioxidants, phytonutrients, Vitamin C, and dietary fiber.
These berries have been used for centuries across many cultures, including ancient Egyptians (to treat burns and improve the complexion), and Native Americans (to treat infections). Elderberries are commonly used today across Europe and many other parts of the world to treat colds, flus, and to strengthen the immune system.
In addition to elderberries, this syrup recipe includes several different herbs, as well as honey.
Let me give you the recipe first, and then I'll list some of the healing properties of the other ingredients listed.
Ingredients:
2/3 cup black elderberries (fresh, frozen, or dried)
3.5 cups of water (preferably filtered)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger root (grated)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (not powdered from the grocery store)
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon Wild Cherry Bark
1 cup local, raw honey
Directions:
In a large saucepan, add all ingredients except for the honey
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
Remove from heat
Pour liquid through a strainer (I use cheesecloth in a potato ricer to squeeze out all liquid)
Allow liquid to cool
Add honey and stir until it completely dissolves
Transfer to a glass jar (which has preferably been sterilized by boiling it for 10 minutes)
Refrigerate until needed
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This can last for several weeks in the fridge as long as it is kept sterile
How to keep it sterile:
Do not contaminate the syrup by drinking out of the jar/bottle or by dipping down into the syrup with a spoon, medicine cup, etc.
Always pour the syrup straight out of the jar into a spoon or medicine cup for dosage
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Dosage chart for immune building and prevention:
Not recommended for children under 6 months of age
6 months - 2 years: 1/2 teaspoon once a day
2 years - 6 years: 1 teaspoon once a day
6 years - 12 years: 1.5 teaspoon once a day
12 years - adult: 2 teaspoons once a day
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Dosage chart for treating colds/flus/coughs:
Not recommended for children under 6 months of age
6 months - 2 years: 1/4 teaspoon every 2-4 hours
2 years - 6 years: 1/2 teaspoon every 2-4 hours
6 years - 12 years: 1 teaspoon every 2-4 hours
12 years - adult: 2 teaspoons every 2-4 hours
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Additional Health Benefits:
Ginger Root: anti-inflammatory, alleviates digestive discomforts
Cinnamon: anti-inflammatory, lowers blood sugar, fights fungal infection
Clove: improves liver health, kills bacteria
Wild Cherry Bark: cough suppressant, alleviates sore throat, improves respiratory conditions
Raw, Local Honey: antibacterial, antifungal, relieves allergies
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These are just a FEW health benefits of this syrup - there are many more!
I encourage you to research each ingredient to find out how they can benefit you.
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This is an amazing natural recipe that you can try at home, and the best part is that you made your own medicine!!
This is another step to empowerment and taking your health into your own hands.
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Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your treating doctor. Mills Healthy Energy does not dispense medical advice, prescribe, or diagnose illness. The views and nutritional advice expressed by Mills Healthy Energy are not intended to be a substitute for conventional medical service. If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, see your physician. This blog site contains links to Web sites operated by other parties. Such links are provided for your convenience and reference only. We are not responsible for the content or products of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site. Mills Healthy Energy does not adopt any medical claims which may have been made in 3rd party references.
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