Recipe for cold and flu season

I saw this on Facebook and then went to the link, which hopped me over to another link.  I thought, "this should be a LOT easier to get to!" I even tried to share it on Facebook, but it never appeared! So this is why I am sharing this recipe here. And I won't lose it either!  

Just my opinion and word of advice:  If you make this now or even next year, be sure to take even just a tablespoon every day during the cold and flu season, which I figure starts in October and lasts until March or April. I know, that's a lot, but you could can many pints. It is still viable even when heated. Plan ahead and make some. I know of a family that had kids that never seemed to catch a serious cold and they took a spoonful a day!

I did copy it all, but click here to see actual recipe and website.

 
We’ve been building our arsenal of natural remedies to combat the flu as it continues run to rampant across the country.  Besides taking Vitamin D3 to help boost our immune systems during the Winter, we’ve been thrilled with the healthy boost that our elderberry syrup has offered us and our kids.

Here is Joanie’s simple recipe.  Trust me, it’ll be worth the time and effort to fend off those germs!

Ingredients

2/3 cup dried organic black elderberries
3 1/2 cups water
2 Tablespoons of fresh ginger (peeled and sliced)
1 1/2 Tablespoons cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon of clove powder
1 cup of raw, local honey (be cautious about giving honey to children under 2-years!)

Directions

1. Add first 5 ingredients (everything except honey) to a medium size saucepan
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat
3. Let simmer for 3- 4 hours to reduce by nearly half, stirring occasionally
4. Remove from heat and strain liquid to remove elderberries and ginger, discard or compost
5. Once completely cooled, add honey and mix well
6. Store in air tight container and keep refrigerated (the syrup lasts about a month when refrigerated)

Usage

The standard dosage is 1/2 to 1 teaspoon for kids daily and 1/2 to 1 tablespoon for adults daily for prevention of cold and flu during the toughest part of the season.  If the flu strikes, take the normal dosage every 2 to 3 hours until symptoms disappear.

Believe me, the kids won’t fight you on this one because it’s delicious!  And you won’t have to worry about risky food dyes either. (Be cautious. Check with your doctor first about giving honey to children under 2-years! )

What’s in your natural arsenal?

P.S.  Fighting a cough that just won’t go away?  You’ve got to try EcoKaren’s Asian Pear and Honey Cough remedy!

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