Make A Homemade, Kiddo Approved, Immune Boosting Elderberry Syrup

         It’s that time of year again. The kiddos are headed back to school.  A backpack full of sharpened pencils, composition notebooks, and a box of tissues.  That’s right, the teachers know what the beginning days of Autumn will bring.  Lots of allergies, respiratory viruses, and other pesky bugs.  Does Elderberry Syrup fit into your seasonal wellness plan?

Don’t you worry, I have you covered. We have included a yummy, kiddo approved Elderberry Syrup Recipe and some product options for ease and no clean up.

Kind Words Are Like Honey Sweet For The Soul And Healthy For The Body Proverbs 16:24:

How To Best Support Your Health –

     So act fast and start building up and supporting their little immune systems now.  Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, a Charlotte-based integrative pediatrician suggest a holistic, proactive approach to staying well.  Here are her – Must Do’s :

  • Adequate rest
  • Hydration
  • Regular exercise, out in the fresh air whenever possible
  • A healthy diet:  Dr. Temple believes “the best remedies for cold and flu are found in plants and spices.” 
  • Quality supplements covering nutrients your diet misses.  For most Americans, this means Vitamins A, C, and D, plus Magnesium.  

Elderberries Colorful Clues –

     Nature is always giving us clues.  We see patterns when we look at foods with a dark purple or red colors.  These colors are known to contain Anthocyanins, which are rich in antioxidants and are considered to be anti-inflammatory and help boost the immune system.  A Study was done showing the shortening effects ( by 4 days) of taking Elderberry Extract compared to the placebo with patients suffering from influenza like symptoms. More and more clinical studies are coming out showing positive results. I recommend this article, The Health Benefits of Elderberry for more nutritional information and possible contraindication to be aware of.

Health Benefits of Elderberries Syrup

  • fight off free-radicals
  • antiviral properties 
  • anti-inflammatory benefits
  • contains the following vitamins and minerals: ( Vit. A & C , Potassium, Iron, Folate, Calcium and more….
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Immune Boosting Elderberry Syrup

Miss Maypop
This Elderberry Syrup is full of Immune Boosting Herbs – This tasty Herbal Syrup is kiddo approved and full of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory herbs.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried organic elderberries
  • 4 cups quality water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4-5 cloves
  • 2 1 inch fresh ginger root
  • 1 vanilla bean split and scraped
  • 1 cup raw local honey (or maple syrup if you’re vegan)

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients ( minus honey ) into pot of water and bring to boil
  • Reduce to simmer for 30-40 min ( liquid will decrease by almost half )
  • Remove from heat and let cool
  • Strain berries and herbs using a cheesecloth
  • Add in honey and stir well
  • Pour into clean container and label
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