Immune Boosting Elderberry Syrup

Ingredients:

2/3 cups dried organic elderberries

3/4 cup local honey

3 1/2 cups water

2 tbsps. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions:

Step 1 - Bring all of the ingredients except for the honey to a boil then let simmer covered for 40-50 minutes. Remove until cool enough to touch.

Step 2 - In a large measuring cup add honey, then pour elderberry mixture into a siv and mash through. You will be left with the elderberry skins and seeds, discard them.  Whisk together until honey is dissolved into the mixture, then pour into a large glass container with a lid.  The typical dose is 1/2-1 tsp. and for adults 1/2-1 tbsp. every 3 hours if you are feeling sick. 

Some research:

http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-elderberry.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/115535-elderberry-syrup-benefits/