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Elderberry Syrup has been proven effective against eight different strains of influenza

December 19, 2018 by Anya 6 Comments

Elderberry is a famous flu remedy from traditional medicine. Its well known medical uses go back to the time of the Romans. Elderberry was an official medicine in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia from  1820 until 1890, when it was dropped with most other herbal remedies.

However after Dr. Madeleine Mumcuoglu  published well researched laboratory studies about the efficiency of elderberries, the berries became internationally famous again. It was found that Sambucus nigra species of elderberry was effective against most influenza viruses which included human, swine and avian strains. (source)  This led to the creation of a famous elderberry glycerin tincture called  Sambucol. In clinical trials, patients who took elderberry syrup experienced  fast relief of symptoms. 20%  saw major  improvement within 24 hours, 70% by 48 hours, and 90% claimed a complete healing after just three days.  Additionally, researchers proved Elderberry to be effective against eight different influenza viruses. (Source PubMed) Find organic elderberry powder here 

Easy Elderberry Honey Syrup

INGREDIENTS:

2/3 cup organic Elderberry powder
3 cups water
3/4 cup raw honey (here)
2 Cinnamon sticks (optional)

2 tablespoons of sliced ginger root

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Put all ingredients except for the honey into a pot.
  2. Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
  3. Strain the mixture.
  4. After mixture cools, add the honey and mix well.
  5. Ready to use. Refrigerate if not using immediately.  Enjoy!

Find organic elderberry powder here 

DOSAGES FOR ALL AGES:

ADULTS: 

Take 1-2 tablespoons of elderberry syrup  every four to six hours or at the first sign of cold or flu.

CHILDREN: 

For children under 12 years old,  take 1 teaspoon elderberry syrup per day for prevention and  1 teaspoon 3-4 times a day

BABIES: 

Do not give to babies under 1 year-old

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  1. Charlotte Lambert

    December 19, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    Can you find elderberry syrup to buy that is already mixed and ready to take??
    If so where can you buy it.?

    Reply
    • Anya

      December 23, 2018 at 6:13 pm

      Hi Charlotte! Yes, you can buy from Whole foods or Amazon. I included the link in the article

      Reply
  2. B J’Netta Gaulding

    December 19, 2018 at 6:04 pm

    Very informative, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. john

    December 20, 2018 at 5:58 am

    Patients also had a higher level of antibodies in their system besides the elderberry. So the elderberry may not work by itself in many people.

    Reply
  4. Barbara Yazzie

    December 20, 2018 at 11:08 am

    I would like to try this for my thyroid issues. Achy bones and muscles due to fibromyalgia.B

    Reply
  5. Connie

    January 3, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    You seem to have left out when and where to use the cinnamon sticks (optional) I’m assuming they go in when the berries are simmering?

    Reply

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