Elderberry – A Natural Way To Boost Immunity Against A Cold And Flu. Feeling run down? Or feeling like you’re coming down with a cold? Take a few shots of your Homemade Elderberry Syrup and you may be able to nip the cold or flu in the bud. Works for me every time. And if you’re fortunate enough to have elderberries growing on your property, don’t let them go to waste. Clip them and make the syrup below.
So what’s the deal with elderberries? For one they contain vitamins A, B, and C which support your immune system. Mix them together with cinnamon, ginger, cloves and honey and you’ve got yourself an excellent cold and flu fighting syrup. Here’s the simply recipe:
INGREDIENTS
3½ cups water
2/3 cup black elderberries (dried, or 1 1/3 cups fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp ginger (grated)
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
1 cup raw honey
INSTRUCTIONS
Pour water, elderberries, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves into sauce pan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Mash the berries then pour through a strainer into a glass jar or bowl.
Discard the elderberries and let the liquid cool to lukewarm, then add the honey and stir well.. Pour the syrup into a mason jar or 16 ounce glass bottle and refrigerate. It’s ready for whenever you need it.
