Elder-licious! Elderberry Syrup
Elder-licious!
The study is titled Anti-influenza activity of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) and is published in the Journal of Functional Foods in March 2019. The study’s abstract concludes with:
“In conclusion, elderberry exhibits multiple modes of therapeutic action against influenza infection.”
Here is my recipe for elderberry syrup! Enjoy!
- 3 cups of filtered water
- 3/4 cup black elderberries
- 2 TBSP ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp of unpasteurized honey (not for babies under 1 years old!)
- Pour the water into a medium saucepan and add the elderberries, ginger and cinnamon
- Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until the liquid has reduced by almost half.
- Remove from heat and let cool until it is cool enough to be handled.
- Mash the berries carefully using a spoon or other flat utensil.
- Pour through a strainer into a glass jar or bowl.
- Discard the elderberries and let the liquid cool to lukewarm.
- When it is no longer hot but still warm add the honey and stir well.
- When the honey is well mixed into the elderberry mixture, pour the syrup into a mason jar. Keep in the fridge and can be used for 2-3 weeks.
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Dr. Kirsten Almon has a Naturopathic Family Practice in Mississauga at Erin Mills Optimum Health with special interest and training in fertility (helping couples conceive naturally as well as improving outcomes for couples using assisted reproductive technology), pregnancy, birth, postpartum and pediatric care. She loves seeing children for "naturopathic well child visits" and consults on common issues such as food introduction, how to avoid colds, flus and ear infections. Dr. Almon is the co-author and instructor of a Doula course specifically designed for Naturopathic Doctors and teaches across Canada.
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Hi Teena,
Dr. Almon and our great front desk staff are on the look out for them for you. We will keep you posted.
-Dr. Callum Peever
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Elderberry syrup sounds great, but where does one find elderberries, have not seen any in stores lately??
Hi Teena,
We received the dried elderberries today.
Have a great day,
Dr. Callum Peever