How to Make Elderberry Syrup

http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/ Learn how to make elderberry syrup with Mountain Rose Herbs. This herbal syrup can be used for colds, flu and coughs. A simple natural home remedy with dried elder berries.

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[YourOrganicLife]

If you're going to take this daily, I'd recommend using ceylon cinnamon rather than cassia cinnamon shown here as there are some serious health problems from taking excess amounts of cassia cinnamon.

[mountainroseherbs]

Thank you for this great tip! ~Kori

[greenlady oakwitch]

i used to make elderberry jam, my son had it on toast when he was suffering with a cough, it was gone the next day-the cough that is not the jam-, though that went quick enough.

[mountainroseherbs]

Elder berries are so amazing and delicious! ~Kori

[GaBrilla Ballard]

You speak of taking a TB a day for preventative measures. How much should I give to my children? I have a 7 year old and a 2 year old. Thanks so much for your video. It has saved my family a lot of money!

[mountainroseherbs]

Thank you so much for the question, GaBrilla. Because we are an herbal supplier, we are unfortunately unable to provide medical advice or recommendations by law. My best suggestion would be to seek the guidance of a licensed health practitioner who will be able to point you in the right direction. We also have a wonderful collection of herbal books if you’d like to do some additional research. ~Kori

[mountainroseherbs]

Hello! Great question. Because simple sugar syrups and honey act as a preservative, the herbal syrup should last quite a long time if kept in the refrigerator. Rosemary Gladstar recommends 2-3 months, but I've had syrups last up to a year. Thanks again for the great question and herbal cheers!

~Erin

[mountainroseherbs]

Hi Kristi, You can certainly make this syrup without cinnamon and it will be just as effective. Thanks for the great question! ~Erin

[Roberta Bright]

I would never, never bring any herb infusion to a boil. You destroy any Vit. C or other nutrients. You simply cover herbs/elderberry with vodka and let sit for 6 weeks then add your honey.

[Emily Nye]

Doesn't the liquid need to be warm/hot in order for the honey to dissolve uniformly?

[Mary Rose]

It thickens a little as elderberry has some natural pectin, but sometimes I do add pectin (follow instructions on pectin package) to make it into more of jelly. Yummy on wholegrain toast!

[Linda Manci]

Thank you. Do you do anything to thicken it other than adding honey?

[Linda Manci]

You should let the juice cool before adding the raw honey or you will loose some of the healing properties of the honey.