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Elderberry Elixir ~ Immune Booster

 

I was given this recipe from a friend several years ago.  It is similar to the one online with Mountain Rose Herbs.

In a stove top pot mix:

3 cups of spring water 
1/2 cup dry elderberries
4 inch piece of fresh ginger sliced
8 - 10 inches of cinnamon stick

Bring to a simmer and simmer 1 hour.  Press juice from berries.

Strain and let cool completely, and add:

Juice of one lemon
2/3 cup of honey


Note:  To make this last longer you can add 1 cup brandy (after you stir in honey and lemon)

Store in a cool dark place.  Adults:  take 1 Tbsp. daily, or up to 3-4 a day when feeling ill.  



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Carol said…
I was taking elderberry gummies daily, but I have stopped and I need to do them again. They do truly help you from getting as sick in the wintertime.
February 5, 2023 at 2:31 PM
Jackie said…
Hmm, this sounds very good, but I was wondering if you missed the elderberries.

God bless.
February 5, 2023 at 5:50 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Carol, I will have to check into those too. Thanks.
February 6, 2023 at 6:57 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Jackie, ha ha! I did forgot those. I have updated the post. Goodness.
February 6, 2023 at 6:57 AM
Debi said…
I started making this last winter and my husband swears by it!
February 6, 2023 at 12:08 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Debi, I haven not made it in a year or so, but hoping it helps speed up healing for myself.
February 7, 2023 at 6:33 AM
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