During the winter and the cold days, elderberries should be your commonly used natural remedy. Namely, these berries are loaded with substances that effectively boost the immune system, and fight the flu and colds.
The elderberry syrup is one of the most powerful remedies you can use to naturally support your health and prevent illnesses and diseases.
Black elderberries have been found to be ones of the strongest weapons against colds and flu, as well as various minor illnesses. Moreover, they accelerate the recovery time and relieve the symptoms.
They are rich in vitamins A, B, and C, and their potential to fight the flu and colds is due to the complex sugars they contain.
"Dr. Madeleine Mumcuoglu, of Hadassah-Hebrew University in Israel found that elderberry disarms the enzyme viruses use to penetrate healthy cells in the lining of the nose and throat. Taken before infection, it prevents infection.
Taken after infection, it prevents spread of the virus through the respiratory tract. In a clinical trial, 20% of study subjects reported significant improvement within 24 hours, 70% by 48 hours, and 90% claimed complete cure in three days. In contrast, subjects receiving the placebo required 6 days to recover."
Here is the recipe for an elderberry syrup that will help you prevent the flu:
Ingredients:
- â…” cup dried black Elderberries (if you use powdered elderberries, you'll need half a cup)
- 2 tablespoons fresh or dried ginger root
- ½ teaspoon cloves or clove powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 cup raw honey
- 3½ cups of water
Instructions:
In a saucepan, mix all the ingredients, except for the honey. Boil the mixture and leave it to simmer for 40minutes. Then, remove the saucepan from the heat, leave the mixture to cool, and mash the berries. Strain, sweeten the liquid with honey, and your syrup is done!
You can omit the honey, or replace it with nutrient-rich molasses and maple syrup. Children should take half a teaspoon or a teaspoon of it, and adults should take ½ tablespoon to 1 tablespoon daily.
The syrup usually lasts for a few weeks, if stored in the fridge, but depending on the container, it can be kept up to a few months.
Make sure you use organic elderberries and harvest the berries only, not the leaves and stems. If you order elderberries online, choose Mountain Rose Herbs and Amazon.
Source: www.healthy-holistic-living.com
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