Add Elderberries to 4 cups of water and simmer for one hour.
Stir in your healing intentions. This is a very important step! As the medicinal qualities of the Elderberries infuse into the water, you could sing your favorite song, share a prayer or say “May this Elderberry Syrup bring love and good health to those who drink it!” Whichever you choose (or all of them), know that you are infusing your own magic.
Strain the berries and place them in the compost.
Put the Elderberry juice back in the pot, bringing it to a simmer. Add ½ cup honey, making sure it completely melts and infuses creating the perfect Elderberry Syrup.
Bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. (Honey acts as a preservative, since this recipe has half the typical honey added to a medicinal syrup, make sure to refrigerate).
Notes
For daily maintenance: Adults: Take 2 teaspoons Elderberry syrup daily. Children: Take 1 teaspoon daily.For intensive use: Adults: Take 2 teaspoons Elderberry syrup four times daily. Children: Take 1 teaspoon four times daily.
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