Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is known as a powerful cold preventative and remedy.
6 cups water
3 cups elderberry
Half a Ginger cubed
2 cinamon sticks
1/3 cup cloves
6 star anise
Orange sliced
1 1/2 cup raw local honey
Combine berries, herbs, and orange with cold water in pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and allow herbs to simmer 45 minutes.
Remove from heat and let steep 1 1/2hour.
Strain berries and herbs using a cheese cloth and a strainer.
Add honey mix well until honey is fully incorporated.
Bottle in sterilized glass and store in the refrigerator.
* Elderberry syrup is known as a powerful cold preventative and remedy. Eases a Sore Throat and Cough, body aches and fatigue. The herbs known to remove excess mucus from the body called anti-catarrhals make this potent berry an effective medicine in clearing up runny noses, congestion, sneezing and itchy watery eyes. Elderberry inhibit the growth of bacteria like Helicobacter pylori and may improve symptoms of sinusitis and bronchitis. Natural Anti-Viral, Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Oxidant
* Anthocyanins in elderberries can help fight inflammation, support a healthy immune system, promote heart and blood vessel health, and promote brain health, including boosting focus and memory. Detox and cleanse the body, boost mood and lower depression
* Elderberry syrup Vs Flu
One 2004 study of 60 people with influenza found that those who took 15 mL of elderberry syrup four times per day showed symptom improvement in 2 to 4 days, while the control group took 7 to 8 days to improve.
* Energy and mood uplifter
Elderberry contains many B vitamins including: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 (folate), as well as Iron and Magnesium these vitamins play a significant role in boosting mood and providing energy. These results introduced these plants as easily accessible source of natural antidepressant.
Elderberry has some benefits for heart health, such as reducing cholesterol, uric acid, and blood sugar levels.
Elderberry is renowned for its ability to promote natural hair growth and treat split ends