DYI Elderberry Syrup Kit

*Elderberry and Elderflower (Sambucus nigra), *Ginger root (Zingiber officinale), *Cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii), *Cloves (syzygium aromaticum), *Cardamom (elettaria cardamomum), *Orange peel (Citrus sinensis)

*organic

Place all the ingredients in a medium pot and add 3 cups of water. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Put a sieve over a medium bowl and line with the cheesecloth (provided). Carefully strain the pot contents into the bowl and squeeze out all the liquid. Cool from hot to warm and add the sweetener to taste. Bottle, cap, label and keep in the fridge.

Take 1 tablespoon per day as a preventative. Take 1 tablespoon every 2-3 hours if you’re suffering from a cold or flu. Half the dose for children.

The amount of sweetener added will determine the shelf life.

1 part liquid to 1 part sweetener - 3 months n the fridge.

2 parts liquid to 1 part sweetener - 3 weeks in the fridge.

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