Making Elderberry Syrup

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Welcome back everyone. just a fast disclaimer. The USDA and the FDA do not always recognize herbal remedies or usage. Please research any and all herb and its usages for good effects and bad effects it can have on the body.

Elderberry has been used for a very very long time. Some studies have been done on it. The English used it in the second world war for pilots as it helped the pupil react fast to flashes of light at night. It has been shown but not fully studied to help with many other ailments. it is high in Antioxidants, dietary fiber and many other things

A fast search online can help you find a large list of things that Elderberry can possibly help with. Just make sure that you also look at the down side of it as well. Everything we can consume and use can had bad side effects on us or our pets.

I use this recipe as a daily sipper to help with my general health. I take a teaspoon or two a day and it has helped me a lot.

it can be used for food coloring, body lotions, jams and wine.

Here is the recipe that I use. Change the taste to how you like. Nothing is written in stone on how it has to be done.

1 cup of dried Elderberries
4 cups of water
1 teaspoon of ground clover
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
(I also at times add a pinch of fresh ginger or ginger extract)
1 cup of honey or to taste.

Things that I use Elderberry for are.

Boosting my immune system
inflammation
to lessen stress
at times when I am sick it can and has helped me with cold and flu symptoms
It helps protect the heart
headaches

Elderberries are also a Diuretic. Only the cooked berries should be used. uncooked and other parts of the Elderberry can cause health issues. Again please do research before using.
fever
joint and muscle pain

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