Elderberry is much touted in traditional medicine as an effective cold remedy.
Ingredients :
- 1 1/2 cups dried elderberries (or 3 cups fresh elderberries)
- 1/2 cup dried elderflowers (or 1 cup fresh elderflowers)
- 2/3 cup of honey 3acres
- About 2 cups of brandy or other 40% alcohol
Take 15 ml 3 to times a day at the start of a cold or flu and continue and continuntil you feel better.
Instructions :
- Place the elderberries, elderflowers, and honey in a 1 liter jar.
- Pour the brandy into the jar, leaving an inch of space at the top. Use a knife to mix everything together and make sure all air bubbles are removed.
- Store the jar in a cool, dark place for 6 weeks or longer. Shake the jar regularly and if using fresh herbs, make sure they remain submerged in the alcohol for the duration of the infusion.
- When ready, strain through a fine sieve and throw the solids into the compost.
- Transfer your delicious elixir to a clean bottle, labeled with the date. Store in a cool, dark place for up to a year.