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Elderberry

Syrup

For hundreds of years, elderberries have been used to fight chest colds. Even in modern
supermarkets, elderberry products can be found in the medicine aisles. Elderberries are rich
in vitamin c, natural high antioxidants, and fight inflammation. Always speak to your doctor

before trying an all natural remedy.

Ingredients Cool the mixture until it is still warm, but not
hot, and strain.
1 cup dried elderberries
2 tablespoons dried ginger Stir the honey into the remaining liquid.

1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves Tips:
4 cups filtered water
1 cup raw, organic honey Store in an airtight container, preferably glass,

Instructions Adults should take one tablespoon every two
hours when sick, children under twelve should
In a sauce pan, mix the water, elderberries, take one teaspoon every two hours. Never
ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Boil, then give this to children under one years old as it
simmer for about 45 minutes. This should contains raw honey.
reduce by about half.

Dried elderberries can be found online or in
the produce section at supermarkets.
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