Best 3 Elderberry Cough Syrup Recipes
Elderberries, known for their deep purple hue and tart flavor, possess remarkable medicinal properties. They are particularly valued for their ability to alleviate cold and flu symptoms, with studies showing they can effectively combat influenza viruses and alleviate cough severity. If you're seeking a natural remedy to soothe a nagging cough, elderberry cough syrup emerges as a time-honored choice. This homemade syrup harnesses the power of elderberries, honey, and other natural ingredients to provide relief from coughs, sore throats, and other respiratory ailments. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the world of elderberry cough syrup, exploring its benefits, variations, and the best recipes to suit your needs.
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ELDERBERRY SYRUP
This recipe is good for treating colds and the flu, and good on anything you would put syrup on, like waffles, pancakes, or ice cream. You may try blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries for different flavors.
Provided by danny k
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Syrup Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place elderberries, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Use a potato masher to mash berries to release juice; strain the mixture through a fine sieve, retaining juice and discarding the pulp. Let juice cool.
- Stir in honey until thoroughly combined and transfer to a lidded jar. Keeps in refrigerator 2 to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
ELDERBERRY COUGH SYRUP
I got this recipe from my friend Bethan in Wales. She's a vegetarian and always attends these wonderful meetings that involve very health conscious people. She often shares things with me and I was delighted when she sent me this little brochure with 3 very interesting Herbal Recipes that were put out by the West Wales Herb Group. I thought I'd share them with everyone on Recipezaar. I haven't made any of these as of yet, but if I do, I'll use agave nectar in it instead of sugar.
Provided by Chef Joey Z.
Categories Low Protein
Time 55m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Simmer the three above ingredients in 1 pint (2 cups of water) for 20 minutes.
- Let stand for 1/2 hour.
- Strain through a sieve pressing well.
- Then, add enough water to the simmered ingredients to bring the volume back up to 1 pint of liquid.
- Add the sugar and gently heat to dissolve the sugar in the hot liquid.
- Allow to cool and then pour into dark bottles and keep somewhere cool.
- Dosage: 2 teaspoons in a little water 3 times a day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 14.7, Carbohydrate 161.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 149.7, Protein 0.4
ELDERBERRY SYRUP
Make a batch of Vitamin C-rich elderberry syrup to use as a cordial or dessert syrup. You could also try it as a wild cassis in cocktails
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Drink
Time 1h30m
Yield Makes about 1 litre
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pick the heads of plump elderberries on a sunny day and use a fork to strip the berries from their stalks. Wash the berries if you like, but this isn't necessary as they are going to be strained.
- Tip the berries into a saucepan and cover with about 1cm water. Add any extras like ginger or cloves, if you like. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer gently for 15-20 mins until the berries have softened into a liquid. Leave to cool slightly.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and measure how much liquid you have. For every 500ml of liquid, you'll need 400g of sugar. Tip the sugar and liquid back into the cleaned saucepan with the lemon juice. Bring up to a simmer and gently bubble for about 10 mins until all the sugar has dissolved. Leave the syrup to cool completely and bottle or freeze. Will keep for three months in the fridge or frozen for up to a year. It can be diluted with hot or cold water to drink, used in desserts or drizzled over ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose ripe and fresh elderberries for the best flavor and medicinal properties.
- Be sure to remove the elderberries from the stems before using them.
- Use a cheesecloth or fine-mesh strainer to strain the elderberry juice.
- Store the elderberry syrup in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
- Take 1-2 tablespoons of elderberry syrup daily to help prevent or treat colds and flu.
Conclusion:
Elderberry cough syrup is a natural and effective way to help prevent and treat colds and flu. It is easy to make at home using fresh or dried elderberries. Elderberry syrup can be taken daily as a preventative measure or at the first sign of a cold or flu. It is also a great way to soothe sore throats and coughs. If you are looking for a natural way to boost your immune system and fight off colds and flu, elderberry syrup is a great option.
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