Let’s make up some homemade Elderberry syrup.

If you haven’t already read the medicinal herb series post on Elder, I suggest you stop what you are doing and mosey on over there. Elder is incredible stuff especially during cold and flu season. Every year there is huge talk about how this years cold and flu season are the worst they have seen yet.

Every year it’s the worst one?

Crap, I am scared to see what next year brings. So, I plan on stocking up on this stuff to help prevent any nastiness that may come our way. Right now, I am putting all my faith into this stuff, well this and a handful of other herbs, my household is battling a stomach bug and I am wishing and hoping it doesn’t find a happy place in my belly. Fingers crossed that 4 doses of elderberry syrup, 4 doses of oregano oil and 3 doses of black seed oil throughout the day helps this mama stay strong. Anyway, back to what we are here for.

Elderberry syrup. Let’s do this!

First things first, get your grubby little paws on some dried elderberries. Mountain Rose Herbs is an incredible source, however, they were out when I went to order them. So next best place, Amazon. I bought these and so far, we are rockin!

What y’all want to do is…

Ingredients: 

3/4 cup dried elderberries

1 stick of cinnamon or 1 tsp cinnamon powder or

1-2 tbsp fresh or powdered ginger

1 star anise

3 cups of filtered water

1 cup of raw unfiltered honey

Directions:

1. Bring elderberries, cinnamon, star anise and ginger to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cover for 40-45 minutes or until liquid reduces to about half.
2. Strain liquid into a bowl using a cheese cloth or a metal strainer. Be sure to squeeze excess liquid from berries.
3. Allow to cool just a bit before adding your honey. You don’t want to kill of the honeys natural properties but warm enough so that the honey melts.
4. Stir it up!
5. Pour into a mason jar or a swing top bottle.

Elderberry syrup will last about 2 months in refrigerator.

Dosage: 

Children: 1 tsp once a day for maintenance. 1 tsp twice a day for maximum health benefit.

Adults: 2 tsp once a day for maintenance. 2 tsp four times a day for maximum health benefit.

Elderberry syrup from the store can cost close to $30 for a bottle. Making this syrup at home will not only save you a ton of money but you’ll feel good knowing you put your love and energy into keeping your family healthy.

Happy Syrup Making!!

The information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any illness or disease. Consult with a health care professional before use.