Building Up Our Defenses
Following the path to herbalism
One could argue that elderberry is the Vicks Vapo-Rub of any apothecary. Melissa Aurora Adelbush offers her simple elderberry syrup recipe as we approach the one-two punch of COVID-19 and flu season this fall and winter.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. of elderberries
- 1 pinch of cinnamon and cloves honey
Instructions
Boil in a quart of water until reduced by half. Strain out the herbs and spices.
Add as much honey (approx. 2 cups) as you have juice.
Refrigerate for up to 6 months
About this recipe
Courtesy of Melissa Aurora Adelbush, herbalist and co-owner of Aurora’s Apothecary in Appleton.
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