Immune Boosting Elderberry Syrup

Boost your immune system with nutrient dense and immune supporting elderberry syrup.

Elderberry syrup is a natural remedy for colds. It has immune boosting health benefits and is high in many vitamins including vitamin A, B and C. It can be taken preventatively as well as to lessen the duration of mild illnesses in the upper respiratory tract.

Note: Fresh elderberries must be cooked as they can be poisonous if eaten raw. You can prepare elderberry syrup with fresh, frozen or dried elderberries.

Here’s a quick and easy recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cup elderberries (fresh or can buy dried elderberries)

3 c of filtered water

A 2 in piece of ginger

1 cinnamon stick

20 cloves

½ c raw honey

Directions:

In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except the honey. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low to simmer for an hour. Remove from heat, let cool. Strain your mixture. Stir in the honey. Store in a mason jar and ENJOY! Will keep in the fridge for about 3 weeks.

immune boosting elderberry syrup is a great elixir to keep on hand at home.