Elderberries are used for their antioxidant activity, to lower cholesterol, improve vision, boost the immune system, improve heart health and for coughs, colds, flu, bacterial and viral infections and tonsillitis. Bioflavonoids and other proteins in the juice destroy the ability of cold and flu viruses to infect a cell. It has been reported that people with the flu who took elderberry juice have less severe symptoms and felt better much faster than those who did not.
Raw honey is excellent for coughs and sore throat and Cinnamon Bark, Ginger and Clove Bud essential oils are extremely antiviral and warming to the system.You can mix up a batch of elderberry syrup and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Use 1 tablespoon every hour if you are coming down with or already have a cold or flu or 1 tablespoon a day for prevention. If you have a smaller family you can just half the batch.
What you need:
1/2 cup dried elderberries
or 1 cup fresh or frozen
2 cups pure water
1 cup honey, raw is best
doTERRA CPTG essential oils, Cinnamon Bark, Ginger and Clove Bud (Lemon oil, optional)
Put elderberries an
d water in a sauce pan
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until reduced by half (20-30minutes).
Strain, pressing with a spoon or spatula to get all the good juice.
Add honey, stirring to melt.
Add essential oils. Remember that doTERRA oils are very potent 1 drop goes a long way. I used 1 drop Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Ginger and 1 drop Clove Bud but you can adjust it to suit your taste, Lemon Oil is also excellent.
When cooled, pour into a quart jar and store in the fridge, remember to use it within 2 weeks.
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