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ELDERBERRY SYRUP
Elderberry extract inhibits several strains of influenza viruses and
hastens recovery from the flu. You can find commercially prepared elderberry extract, or you can make your own tasty syrup.
6 cups fresh elderberries, or dried elderberries that have been soaked in water until plump
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger, or 1 teaspoon fresh, grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
1 Tablespoon lime juice
2 cups vodka
Wash the elderberries, mash them and juice them through a strainer.
In a quart pan, mix the elderberry juice with the honey, ginger and cinnamon. Cover and simmer for 35 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the lime juice and vodka. Pour into a bottle, cap and store in the refrigerator for up to a year. At the first sign of flu symptoms, take 4 Tablespoon a day.
Makes 2 1/2 cups
"We can never make peace in the external environment as long as we neglect the inner world and don’t make peace with ourselves".
~Dalai Lama
Echinacea may not be the best choice for helping your kids beat a cold. A recent study revealed that the herb was largely ineffective for children between 2 to 11 years old. It worked no better than a placebo remedy. Extra rest, lots of liquids, and over-the-counter cold medications for children may help provide relief until the cold runs its course.
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