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Elderberry Syrup

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Ingredients
  

  • 5 Cups Water
  • 3/4 Cup Dried Elderberry
  • 2 TBSP Rosehips
  • 2 tsp whole cloves
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/4 Cup Honey

Instructions
 

  • Put first 6 ingredients in a large pot and simmer over low heat until reduced by half.
  • Cool until your are able to handle the liquid without scalding but it is still warm.
  • Strain herbs from liquid, being sure to squeeze as much liquid as possible.
  • Measure the remaining liquid. If it is below 2 1/2 cups add enough pure water to bring it back up to that amount.
  • Add the honey to the liquid and stir to dissolve.
  • Basic instructions for dosing are 1 TBSP daily for adults and 1 tsp daily for children. If you feel a cold coming on you can increase that dose to 4 times a day.