Elderberry Syurp

Elderberry Syrup



Elderberries are not only delicious, they help the body rid of mucous.  When we have too much mucous, it is usually a response to an infection and the edlerberries helps rid the body of the problematic organism.  This syrup may prevent or help you recover from the flu, cold, excessive mucous and sore throats.

Ingredients:

• 4oz dried elderberries (1/2c)
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 5 Cloves
• 1 tbs of fresh ginger
• 2c of water
• 1c local honey

Directions:

• place 1/2c of elderberries, cinnamon stick, 1tbs of ginger, 5 cloves and 2c of water in a pot
• bring to a boil and cover
• Simmer covered for 20min or until thickens
• add 1c of honey and cool
• place in a dark bottle, label and store in the fridge

To take:

• when sick take 1tbs an hour
• to prevent an illness take 1tbs a day

"Taken from Mountainroseherbs.com"