Elderberry Syrup Blend DIY Kit

Description

Black elderberries have an extremely high concentration of certain flavonoids called anthocyanins which are responsible for the berry’s signature deep purple color. Anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants that work within the immune system to enhance the body’s response and keep it functioning at its best.

Health benefits of elderberries

• Boost the immune system
• Fight and protect against bacterial infections
• Fight and protect against viral infections
• Reduce the symptoms and duration of a cold or the flu
• helps clear sinus infections
• has natural diuretic effects and promotes bowel movements
• anti-inflammatory properties
• anti-carcinogenic properties
• eases symptoms of allergies
• high in antioxidants
• high in vitamin A, which makes it great for healthy skin

This Elderberry Syrup Blend DIY Kit also contains other herbs and spices are high in vitamins and minerals that help boost the immune system.

Wild Cherry Bark

• This herb has a powerful cough suppressing action, and as such is indicated in dry, hacking coughs that are accompanied by spasms. Due to its astringent, sedative, antispasmodic, and bronchodilator actions, it dries mucus, increases expectoration, eases coughing, and opens the airways.

Ceylon Cinnamon

• A high source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, cinnamon fights free radicals and stimulates the immune system. It can also be effective against viruses and the flu.

Cloves

• Contains antioxidants, clove reduces inflammation. Clove protects our filtration system via the liver, is an expectorant to help break up mucous and quell coughs. It can also be used for diarrhea and relieve upper respiratory infections.

Ginger

• It has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Ginger can help break down the accumulation of toxins in your organs and cleanses the lymphatic system.

Rose Hips

• High in vitamin C. Rose hips may be useful for preventing and treating colds, flu, and vitamin C deficiencies.

Star Anise

• Contains chemical compounds known for treating cough and flu. Star Anise improves digestion, alleviates cramps and reduces nausea.

Goji Berries

• Are abundant in vitamins and minerals which makes them a unique source of antioxidants, vitamin C and A, and anti-inflammatory properties as well.

This Elderberry Syrup Blend DIY Kit will yield a little over 32 ounces.

Pour 6 cups of spring water into a saucepan and bring to a boil then add contents of the kit into the pan. Cover the pan and reduce heat to the lowest setting and let simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until the liquid has reduced by almost half. Remove from heat and let cool until it is cool. Strain liquid into another pot or bowl using a mesh strainer. Mash the berries carefully using a spoon or other flat utensil. Pour the liquid into a glass jar or bowl. Discard the elderberries and let the liquid cool to lukewarm then add about 1 cup sweetener (syrup/liquid)of your choice (if using a 320z jar or ½ cup if you are using 2 16oz jars) to the sterile jar or glass bottle. Pour the elderberry mixture (fasten the lid and shake to incorporate the sweetener) into the mason jar or glass bottle and store in the fridge for up to four weeks.

FYI-Consistency more like juice than syrup.

Store in a glass bottle or jar in the refrigerator! This homemade elderberry cold and flu syrup will keep for up to 6 months in the fridge.

Dosage:

• Ages 12m-2 yrs: 1-2 tsp daily. When ill: 2-4 tsp twice a day.
• Ages 3 yrs-adult: 1 TB daily. When ill: 2-4 TB twice a day.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult with your medical professional before you begin taking this or any other supplement.