🌿 Dive into the world of sweetness and health with our Elderberry Honey Syrup! 🍯 Made with the finest elderberries and pure raw honey, this syrup is a powerhouse of antioxidants and immune-boosting properties. Take your taste buds on an adventure and try it today!

Elderberry syrup uses are variable and diverse, including topping onto waffles and pancakes, mixing into teas, or using solely for these medicinal purposes to boost your immune system.

While elderberry may not prevent the flu, it may be an effective treatment option if you get hit with the influenza. Research shows the use of elderberry could shorten the duration of flu by about three to four days by building your immunity, along with lessening symptom severity if taken within the first 24 hours of having the flu. When it comes to recommended dosages, it’s suggested one tablespoon (15 milliliters) of elderberry syrup, taken four times daily for three to five days.

Along with being a supportive agent against the flu, elderberry is well-known in its fight against the cold, particularly related to its vitamin A and C content. In fact, a 2016 research article published in Nutrients found a significant reduction of cold duration and severity in air travelers. Travelers using elderberry starting 10 days before travel until four to five days after arriving overseas, experienced, on average, a two-day shorter duration of the cold and also noticed a reduction in cold symptoms.

The berry has been traditionally explored in its treatment of diabetes, with evidence published in the Journal of Nutrition demonstrating the presence of insulin-releasing and insulin-like activity in the proclaimed anti-diabetic plant, Sambucus nigra.

Elderberry displays numerous anti-inflammatory activities, particularly related to its anthocyanin and vitamins A and C contents. Inflammation has shown to be the root of many chronic diseases, which may label elderberry as a contender against the fight against cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

While elderberry syrup is readily available for purchase, you can also prepare it in the comfort of your own home! Here’s how:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the elderberries, water, ginger, and cloves.
• Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
• Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 30-40 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by half.
• Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
• Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl or jar, pressing down on the berries to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
• Let the liquid cool to lukewarm, then stir in the honey until it's completely dissolved.
• Transfer the elderberry syrup to a clean, airtight container, such as a glass jar or bottle.
• Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
• To use, take 1-2 tablespoons daily as a preventative measure during cold and flu season. If you feel a cold coming on, you can take the same dosage every 2-3 hours until symptoms subside. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen, especially if you have underlying health conditions or are taking medications.

You just made homemade elderberry syrup! Store in the fridge and take daily for its immune boosting properties.