Elderberry Syrup is a proven remedy for preventing and recovering from the fevers, flu, colds, runny noses, excessive mucus, soothes sore throats, aches and pains, supports the immune system and respiratory system. It contains large amounts of antioxidants, potassium, beta carotene, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
It is easy and frugal to make your own supply, and it is incredibly healing to the body. It covers all your bases and is perfectly safe for adults and children.
Learn how to make your own elderberry syrup and keep it stocked in your fridge for up to 3 months. Mountain Rose Herbs sells dried elderberries for an excellent price. I used the Elderberry powder from Frontier Herbs as it is easier to find and you can find the other ingredients below on their site as well.
If you’d rather buy your Elderberry syrup, you can buy Nature's Way Organic Sambucus for Kids (they have adult too) or you can buy Quantum Elderberry brand as well and it is excellent alternative. You can purchase on VitaCost and you will go through it with one cold bug, so that is why I will make my own because it will be a lot cheaper.
Elderberry Echinacea Syrup
•⅔ cup Elder Berry Powder (Use 2cps. fresh berries, or 1cp. whole berries)
•2 Tbsp Echinacea Root
•2 TBSP Fresh Ginger Root
•1 Cinnamon Stick
•½ tsp Whole Cloves
•3 1/2 C. Filtered Water
•¾ Cup – 1 1/2 Cup Raw Honey or Blackstrap Molasses or Grade B Maple Syrup (sweetened to your personal preference)
1) Place all ingredients except honey/blackstrap molasses/ or maple syrup into a heavy saucepan and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
2) Strain the liquid using a mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Because I had used Elderberry Powder, instead of whole berries, I strained the mixture a second time, through a mesh tea strainer.
3) Allow the mixture to cool until it is just warm to the touch. Add honey/molasses/ or maple syrup, and stir until well-mixed.
4) Refrigerate until use. Can last upto 3 months in the refrigerator. For immune boosting, I have read that adults can take up to 1 Tbsp of the syrup per day, while children should take 1 tsp (if under 1yr should take ½ tsp.).
*Usage: Adults & Children 1yr. + up - Take 1 Tbsp. daily
*For acute illnesses take 1 Tbsp. 3x's a day
*Side Note: When London was 7.5 months she took ½ tsp. daily.
It is easy and frugal to make your own supply, and it is incredibly healing to the body. It covers all your bases and is perfectly safe for adults and children.
Learn how to make your own elderberry syrup and keep it stocked in your fridge for up to 3 months. Mountain Rose Herbs sells dried elderberries for an excellent price. I used the Elderberry powder from Frontier Herbs as it is easier to find and you can find the other ingredients below on their site as well.
If you’d rather buy your Elderberry syrup, you can buy Nature's Way Organic Sambucus for Kids (they have adult too) or you can buy Quantum Elderberry brand as well and it is excellent alternative. You can purchase on VitaCost and you will go through it with one cold bug, so that is why I will make my own because it will be a lot cheaper.
Elderberry Echinacea Syrup
•⅔ cup Elder Berry Powder (Use 2cps. fresh berries, or 1cp. whole berries)
•2 Tbsp Echinacea Root
•2 TBSP Fresh Ginger Root
•1 Cinnamon Stick
•½ tsp Whole Cloves
•3 1/2 C. Filtered Water
•¾ Cup – 1 1/2 Cup Raw Honey or Blackstrap Molasses or Grade B Maple Syrup (sweetened to your personal preference)
1) Place all ingredients except honey/blackstrap molasses/ or maple syrup into a heavy saucepan and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
2) Strain the liquid using a mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Because I had used Elderberry Powder, instead of whole berries, I strained the mixture a second time, through a mesh tea strainer.
3) Allow the mixture to cool until it is just warm to the touch. Add honey/molasses/ or maple syrup, and stir until well-mixed.
4) Refrigerate until use. Can last upto 3 months in the refrigerator. For immune boosting, I have read that adults can take up to 1 Tbsp of the syrup per day, while children should take 1 tsp (if under 1yr should take ½ tsp.).
*Usage: Adults & Children 1yr. + up - Take 1 Tbsp. daily
*For acute illnesses take 1 Tbsp. 3x's a day
*Side Note: When London was 7.5 months she took ½ tsp. daily.
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