Making Elderberry Syrup*-*Medicine For Winter Colds & Flu

Elderberry compounds are so effective that they are used to treat cancer and HIV in Israel. Honey, especially raw honey, has similar properties. In addition to being a natural energy booster, it is a powerful antioxidant, antiseptic, and antimicrobial. Read more: How to Make and Use Elderberry Syrup to Boost Your Immune System | eHow.com www.ehow.com —– Elderberries contain organic pigments, tannin, amino acids, carotenoids, flavonoids, sugar, rutin, viburnic acid, vitaman A and B and a large amount of vitamin C. They are also mildly laxative, a diuretic, and diaphoretic. Flavonoids, including quercetin, are believed to account for the therapeutic actions of the elderberry flowers and berries. According to test tube studies2 these flavonoids include anthocyanins that are powerful antioxidants and protect cells against damage. ——————————————– EXCELLENT INFO HERE: plants.usda.gov It is regarding a slightly different elderberry strain, but info relatively the same to this elderberry plant we picked from. Some info about Elderberry syrup and how another woman makes it: www.homegrown.org More excellent info: www.herbwisdom.com www.infobarrel.com ——— Buying it from the store will cost you: www.cvs.com ^^ .99 for 4 oz of this stuff!