Elderberry Syrup Benefits
Time and time again people feel a little under the weather or run down, elderberry syrup will help build up immunity and help fight free radicals. As an antioxidant elderberry is proven to fight off free radicals which make us feel sick or under the weather. If our body lets the free radicals take over without a fight and lower our immune system. There are a variety of ways you can prepare elderberry syrup so here are a few different recipes for different ailments…
Common cold, respiratory problems or allergies try this simple elderberry syrup with distilled water, raw local honey and organic dried elderberries (non GMO). Bring one cup of dried elderberries with two cups of distilled water to a boil. Then turn heat to low to simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in one cup of raw local honey.
Low immunity, low or high blood pressure, and lower blood sugar with the addition of cinnamon. Bring one cup of dried elderberries, two cups of distilled water, and 3 Tbsp of cinnamon to a boil. Then turn heat to low to simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in one cup of raw local honey.
Relieve upper respiratory infections, improve digestion and enhance sexual health add whole cloves to your elderberry syrup. Bring one cup of dried elderberries, two cups of distilled water, and 4 Tbsp of whole cloves to a boil. Then turn heat to low to simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in one cup of raw local honey.
To treat nausea or morning sickness, reduce muscle pain, relieve ulcers or GERD add ginger to your syrup. Bring one cup of dried elderberries, two cups of distilled water, and 3 Tbsp of ground ginger to a boil. Then turn heat to low to simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in one cup of raw local honey.
You can also combine all ingredients ginger, cinnamon, whole clove and raw local honey to your syrup to blanket all of these symptoms in one magical elixir. To store the syrup place into glass jars and keep refrigerated for up to 6 weeks. For dosing take 1-2 Tbsp 3-4 times a day if symptomatic. If feeling well take 1 Tbsp daily to maintain antioxidant levels. The nice thing about elderberry syrup is you can never have too much!
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.