Fiery Elderberry Immune Boost Syrup
Jan 18, 2021
Ingredients:
- 3/4 Cup dried elderberries
- 1/2 fresh cayenne pepper *or 1 tsp dried powder
- 3 pieces of astragalus root
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 inch sliced ginger
- 1/4 Cup of rose hips
- 4 Cups spring water
- 1 Cup raw honey
- 1/2 Cup apple cider vinegar
Directions:
Combine elderberries, cayenne, astragalus root, cinnamon, ginger, rose hips and water in a pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half. Strain herbs and return liquid to pan, add honey and bring to a boil, hard boil for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and add in apple cider vinegar.
Store in refrigerator and take as necessary. This immune boost syrup can be taken during cold season as a preventive or at the first signs of fatigue or feeling under the weather. The extra heat cayenne brings in creates a dispersing effect and is especially helpful for fall respiratory health. Enjoy in hot tea or take 1-2 oz in a shot glass 3-5 times daily during signs of impending cold.
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