Herbal Module 3 - Immune Boosting Syrups and Teas
Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups dried organic elderberries
4 cups cold water (distilled, purified, or spring water works best)
(optional 4-6 tsp fresh chopped ginger root or 2-3 tsp. organic dried ginger root)
(optional 1 organic sweet cinnamon stick)
(optional 1 cup raw, local honey (or organic maple syrup or agave for a vegan/infant-friendly recipe); double the amount of sweetener to increase shelf life)
(optional 1 cup vodka or brandy to increase shelf life)
Instructions
Tip: This recipe is easy to multiply if you’d like to make a big batch to store or give as gifts, but be sure to use vodka and sweetener to increate shelf life for recipients!
I personally enjoy a teaspoon or two of this syrup, right out of the fridge, just about every day during the sniffle season.
Ingredients
2 cups dried organic elderberries
4 cups cold water (distilled, purified, or spring water works best)
(optional 4-6 tsp fresh chopped ginger root or 2-3 tsp. organic dried ginger root)
(optional 1 organic sweet cinnamon stick)
(optional 1 cup raw, local honey (or organic maple syrup or agave for a vegan/infant-friendly recipe); double the amount of sweetener to increase shelf life)
(optional 1 cup vodka or brandy to increase shelf life)
Instructions
- Combine berries and herbs with cold water in pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and allow herbs to simmer 30 to 40 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let steep 1 hour.
- Strain berries and herbs using a funnel overlaid with cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve and squeeze out liquid (careful, liquid will likely still be hot!). Discard used herbs in compost.
- Once liquid has cooled to just above room temperature, optionally add honey and stir to incorporate.
- If using vodka or brandy, add here and stir until well combined.
- Bottle in sterilized glass.
Tip: This recipe is easy to multiply if you’d like to make a big batch to store or give as gifts, but be sure to use vodka and sweetener to increate shelf life for recipients!
I personally enjoy a teaspoon or two of this syrup, right out of the fridge, just about every day during the sniffle season.
Rosemary, Sage, Oregano Tea
Ingredients
1 part fresh or dried Rosemary
1 part fresh or dried Sage
1 part fresh or dried Oregano
boiling water to suit your needs
Instructions
Pour boiling water over herbs and let steep for 20-40 minutes
Tip:
Depending of medical strength you are seeking in the tea you can use 1/2 tsp dried/1 tsp fresh of each herb for a simple herbal tea up to 2 tablespoons dried/ 4 tablespoons fresh of each herb for medicinal support.
Ingredients
1 part fresh or dried Rosemary
1 part fresh or dried Sage
1 part fresh or dried Oregano
boiling water to suit your needs
Instructions
Pour boiling water over herbs and let steep for 20-40 minutes
Tip:
Depending of medical strength you are seeking in the tea you can use 1/2 tsp dried/1 tsp fresh of each herb for a simple herbal tea up to 2 tablespoons dried/ 4 tablespoons fresh of each herb for medicinal support.
Ginger Tea
Ingredients
2 medium sized fresh ginger roots or 1 teaspoon dried ground ginger root
4 cups water
honey or agave to taste
Instructions
Slice fresh ginger into fine strips and add to medium pot or add ground ginger to pot
Add water to pot and bring to a low boil.
Reduce heat to a low simmer for 15 minutes
Let cool to just above room temperature and strain with cheesecloth or a sieve.
Add sweeter to taste
Ingredients
2 medium sized fresh ginger roots or 1 teaspoon dried ground ginger root
4 cups water
honey or agave to taste
Instructions
Slice fresh ginger into fine strips and add to medium pot or add ground ginger to pot
Add water to pot and bring to a low boil.
Reduce heat to a low simmer for 15 minutes
Let cool to just above room temperature and strain with cheesecloth or a sieve.
Add sweeter to taste
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