Our immune-boosting elderberry syrup is a delicious and easy way to support your health during cold and flu season. Made with fresh elderberries, raw honey, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, this syrup is packed with antioxidants and antiviral properties. It's a great way to boost your immune system and help ward off illness.
The elderberry has a long history of use in traditional medicine, dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. The berries are said to have antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, and they have been used to treat a variety of illnesses, including the common cold, flu, and even cancer. Modern research has confirmed many of the traditional uses of elderberries, and studies have shown that they can indeed help to boost the immune system and reduce the severity of cold and flu symptoms. Our elderberry syrup is a delicious and easy way to get the benefits of this powerful fruit. It's made with fresh elderberries, raw honey, and a blend of spices that gives it a warm and comforting flavor. It's a great way to stay healthy during cold and flu season, or to help you recover from an illness.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 cup fresh or frozen elderberries
2 cups water
1/2 cup raw honey
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Instructions
Combine the elderberries, water, honey, cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by about half.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Take 1-2 tablespoons daily for immune support.
Why It Works
The elderberries in this syrup are packed with antioxidants, which help to protect your cells from damage.
The raw honey in this syrup has antibacterial and antiviral properties, which can help to fight off infection.
The cinnamon, cloves, and ginger in this syrup are all warming spices that help to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation.
This syrup is a delicious and easy way to get the benefits of all of these healthy ingredients.