When taken on a schedule during an illness, elderberry not only shortens the duration of symptoms but also lessens the severity of symptoms too.
* Antiviral - inhibits the development of a virus. Gives your immune system a boost which helps your body to fight off and shorten the duration of a virus and also reduces the severity of symptoms.
* Anti-inflammatory - helps with a sore inflamed throat and sinus inflammation that comes with a head cold. Reduces the inflammation in the bronchial tubes, which leads to less coughing.
* Antioxidants - work by protecting and repairing the cells from cellular damage - strengthening the immune system.
Ingredients:
3⁄4 cup fresh or 1⁄2 cup dried elder berries
4 cups water
3 tbsp fresh ginger
3 whole cloves
3 sticks cinnamon
1 1⁄2 cups raw honey
Directions:
Add water, berries, fresh ginger root, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to a pan, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half and 2 cups remain.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Strain the herbs and return the liquid to the pan. Add honey and stir to dissolve. Pour the syrup into glass jars, label, date, and refrigerate.
The syrup can also be used to make elderberry gummies! 🤗