Reply To: Elderberries

  • SunshineKid-GardenCoach

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    October 9, 2022 at 2:55 am

    My hubby just made me some Elderberry syrup using Melissa K. Norris’ recipe, here is the link to her YT video on making the syrup: https://youtu.be/R_l7OGi4YNk

    I asked him not to add any spices like cinnamon or cloves, just the elderberries and honey and it is very yummy! He used a brand of 100% Organic Dried Elderberries, brand is Purify Life. The dried berries do have the earthy berry smell but with the honey the syrup tastes great. We are growing elderberry plants to start harvesting our own berries next year. Used honey from our honey bees.

    I woke up Friday morning with a sore throat with redness and white spots on my tonsils. I started taking some Echinacea tincture in tea and a tsp of the Elderberry syrup every four hours. I was also using a mouthwash rinse that has hydrogen peroxide. It’s now Friday night and the redness and white spots are gone and just a hint of soreness left in my throat. First time using echinacea and elderberries and am pretty impressed with how well it has worked in a short period of time.