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ELDERBERRY COUGH SYRUP RECIPE
ELDERBERRY COUGH SYRUP RECIPE
Elderberry Cough Syrup Recipe. An all natural cough syrup. That’s safe for kids. Great tasting. Effective herbal cold remedy is inexpensive. And easy to make.
ELDERBERRY COUGH SYRUP RECIPE INGREDIENTS
- 1/4C Dried Elderberries {about 4 oz.}
- or 1/2 C Fresh Elderberries
- 1T Fresh Pressed Ginger Root {use a garlic press or juicer}
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 1C Distilled or Filtered Water
- 1/4C Raw, Unpasteurized Honey, *see note
NOTE: Heating honey destroys its beneficial enzymes. Raw honey isn’t safe for infants under 1 year of age. Don’t give Elderberry Cough Syrup recipe to infants.
DIRECTIONS—use a small saucepan. Mix all ingredients. Except for honey. Bring mixture to a boil. Stirring frequently. Reduce heat. Simmer mixture about 20 minutes. Or until it’s reduced and thickened. Make sure it is thick. So your cough syrup isn’t watery. Remove thickened mixture from heat. Pour through mesh strainer over glass bowl. Press mixture down with back of large spoon. Straining out as much juice as possible from the pulp. Add honey to strained mixture. Mix well. Transfer to small glass bottle. Seal with tight fitting lid. Store unused cough syrup in refrigerator. Use within 5 days.
DOSEAGE
- Children 1+ years take 1 teaspoon 3x a day or every 8 hours
- Children and Adults 12+ years take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times per day or every 6-8 hours
ABOUT ELDERBERRIES
Elderberries in the form of elderberry syrup have been shown to boost immunity. To decrease mucous production during colds. And to fight the flu. Elderberries may lessen swelling of respiratory passages. To comfort troubled breathing. And soothe a cough.
READ MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF ELDERBERRY HERE
http://www.livestrong.com/article/346638-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-elderberry/
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