Cold/Flu Season Remedies

During the season of cold and flu going around, I wanted to provide a few at home remedies that are easy to make and healthier alternatives to medication. These remedies can be taken daily as preventatives or when the first signs of symptoms appear.

Remedy #1

Elderberry Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried elderberries

• 4 cups water

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1/2 tsp ground gloves

• 1 tbsp rosehips (optional)

• 3/4 cup raw honey

• 1/4 cup arrowroot powder

Instructions:

1. Add elderberries, water, and all spices into a large pot

2. Set to medium heat and bring to a boil

3. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low heat and simmer for approximately 45 minutes or until the mixture has reduced to approximately half

4. Alternate option: if you prefer a thicker consistency, you can create a slurry using 1/4 cup arrowroot powder and 1/2 cup water in separate bowl to add once the elderberry syrup has been boiling for 30 minutes. Then allow mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes, then proceed with instructions below

5. Remove from heat and allow to cool

6. Once cooled to room temperature, use a mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the liquid from berries. Use a spoon to press into the berries to release liquid

7. Add honey to liquid and stir to combine (can use 1/2 cup or 1 cup if want it sweeter)

8. Pour into a storage jar, seal tightly and refrigerate up to 3 months

Elderberry Syrup

Remedy #2

Cold/Flu Relief Honey

Ingredients:

• Jar

• Garlic

• Raw honey

• Ground cinnamon

• 1 Cinnamon stick (optional)

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Fill jar 1/4-1/2 way with chopped garlic

2. Cover/fill with raw honey

3. Sprinkle in pinch of ground cinnamon

4. Add cinnamon stick (optional)

5. Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional-help have longer shelf life)

6. Seal jar, alternate to mix ingredients

7. Allow to ferment for one month in cool, dark space, be sure to alternate jar and burp jar daily. Will last up to 12 months. Can take as needed a tbsp of honey, even better if take with one garlic clove piece.

Cold/Flu Honey

Remedy #3

Cough Relief Honey

Ingredients:

• Jar

• Onion

• Raw honey

• Ground cinnamon

• 1 Cinnamon stick (optional)

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Fill jar 1/4-1/2 way with chopped onion

2. Cover/fill with raw honey

3. Sprinkle in a pinch of ground cinnamon

4. Add cinnamon stick (optional)

5. Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional-help have longer shelf life)

6. Seal jar, alternate to mix ingredients

7. Allow to ferment for one month in cool, dark space, be sure to alternate jar and burp jar daily. Will last up to 12 months. Can take as needed a tbsp of honey, even better if take with one onion piece.

Cough Honey 

I hope you all stay safe and healthy. Enjoy, with love and light.