Elderberry Syrup recipe
Elderberry Syrup helps you against coughing, sore throat and flu. Every day you can take one spoon syrup to prevent a cold. Even during a cold and sore throat the elderberry syrups helps you healing. Pick the berries of the elderberry bush, these must be mature (dark blue to black). They can be picked in the fall, late August and September. Note that you have to wear dirty clothes because the elderberry easily make stains and these are very difficult to wash away. Green, unripe berries can give you cramps. So let hang the immature berries. Do not eat just picked elderberries, because they contain toxic substancess. You can remove the toxins during the cooking process. Always wash the berries, especially if they have been sprayed. Furthermore, the berries contain a lot of acids and vitamin C. Vitamin C is good against viral infections, especially in the winter period. Recipe Press the berries in a food mill. Take 1 liter of juice. Add a pound of cane sugar and some honey. I...