The amazingly humble elderberry

Did you know that the use of elderberries goes back to Hippocrates? He called this humble little fruit his "medicine chest".

It is one of the top herbs with anti-viral properties. During the season when the cold and flu seem to be everywhere, keep a bottle of Elderberry Syrup on hand.

For prevention, take a spoonful every day. If you do end up with symptoms, take a spoonful every couple of hours.

As much as I try to stay healthy, I did end up with a cold right before my sister came from Germany for a holiday visit. Taking the Elderberry Syrup ensured my symptoms were minor and it only lasted about five days. I would not want to go through this season without having a bottle on hand!

I make it fresh. And since it is a natural and fresh product, it should be kept refrigerated whenever possible.

Honey is not only added as a sweetener but also has its own medicinal properties. And it acts as a preservative.