DIY: Elderberry Elixir
In a glass pyrex pot with a lid or other non-reactive cookware, add the following:
1 c dried elderberries
1 c dried or fresh mullein leaf
1/8 c dried or fresh yarrow leaf
1/4 c dried marshmallow root
1/4 c dried slippery elm bark
1/8 c dried licorice root
1/2 c dried lemon balm
1/8 c dried echinacea root
1/8 c dried ginger root
8 cups water
Heat the herbs and water, covered, over low heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Leave the lid on and let cool. Smash the berries and herbs with a potato masher or back of a spoon. Strain off plant material and feed to the chickens. You should have about 3 cups of liquid left.
Add 2 c honey. I had some elecampane honey and a little oregano infused honey that I used for this. Any raw honey will do. You can learn how to make your own infused honey . Stir until honey is dissolved.
Add 1 c dark cherry juice, Aronia berry or pomegranate juice
Add 1 c of your favorite cordial. I used goji berry and ginger this time. Or use brandy or rum.
Pour into dark bottles and store in the refrigerator. I find this elixir almost impossible to resist and my daughter loves it too. Take it daily to keep the viruses away or use as a cough syrup. |
I am going to try this! Thank you 🙂
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You will absolutely love this. Thank You!
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Cool I should be able to get the elderberries at a nearby market. I am going to look for them when I go into town.
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