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Elderberry Syrup Homemade Cough Syrup

Elderberry Syrup Recipe

This elderberry syrup is very effective in getting rid of colds and flu. It is simple to make and works great as a homemade cough syrup too!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 45 minutes
Steeping Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Author Nina Nelson

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • ¼ cup dried elderberries
  • 2 Tbsp dried elderflowers (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp dried plantain leaf
  • ½ cup raw honey

Instructions

  1. Begin making your elderberry syrup by placing water, plantain, elderflowers, and elderberries in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down and let simmer for fifteen minutes.

  2. Place in the oven or cover and let steep for an additional two hours. Strain the infused water from the herbs and put your infusion back into the pan (go ahead and compost those herbs).
  3. Turn the stove on low and let it simmer uncovered, reducing by half.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and allow it to cool for a bit. Add the honey while it is still warm so that it dissolves nicely.
  5. Use and enjoy your homemade elderberry syrup!

Recipe Video

Notes

For Cold and Flu

Adults, use 1 tablespoon of elderberry syrup every 2-3 hours. For children under six, use 1 teaspoon every 2-3 hours.

For Immunity

Take 1 teaspoon daily

Tips for Storage

Store your syrup in a labeled glass jar in the refrigerator. It keeps for about 5 months (the honey acts as a natural preservative).