Elderberry Cold & Flu DIY Kit

My Elderberry Cold & Flu Syrup is designed to boost the immune system, fight common colds and specifically designed to fight flu symptoms. 
 
This kit is easy to make. If you can boil water you can make this kit. I include easy to follow instructions. 
 
The kit Includes 8 Organic berries, herbs and spices:
Elderberries, Ceylon Cinnamon, Turmeric Root, Dandelion Root, Ginger, Cloves, Star Anise & Rose Hips.
 
Materials needed:
Medium sized pot, water, 1 cup of honey (raw, local preferred), strainer, spoon, and air tight glass container like a quart sized mason jar. 
 
Benefits:
-Elderberries-
Contains anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-influenza, and anticancer properties. Rich source of vitamin A and C. Contains flavonoids, which have high antioxidant properties and may help prevent damage to the body’s cells. Reduces upper respiratory symptoms by reducing mucous secretions. Decreases length and severity of cold and flu symptoms. 
A daily dose can assist in preventing both acute and chronic disease. 
(Elderberries also lower cholesterol, helps in weight loss, reduces appearance of wrinkles and age spots, beneficial in reducing blood pressure.)
 
-Turmeric Root-
The Curcumin found inside of turmeric root has been proven to have various, beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These important qualities help your immune system, help ease everyday aches and pains, as well as help your body repair itself.

-Ceylon Cinnamon-
Antimicrobial and anti-parasitic activity, aids in weight loss, digestive health and blood pressure reduction.
 
-Ginger-
Reduces rhinovirus that cause the common cold, helps with nausea and digestive distress. Also may help with arthritis and has immune boosting properties, reduces inflammation, and boosts circulation.
 
-Clove-
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. 
 
-Rose Hips-
Vitamin C power house. Relieves various respiratory conditions, helps treat infection and boost immune systems.
 
-Star Anise-
Shikimic acid found in Star Anise cuts cold and flu time in half. Tamiflu uses the synthetic version (man made) of Shikimic Acid called Oseltamivir Phosphate. This man made chemical is also causing many terrible side effects with those that have taken Tamiflu. Star Anise also has natural anti-fungal, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, antimicrobial properties and can improve digestion. 
 
-Dandelion Root-
Builds up blood, boosts immune system, can improve the functionality of the digestive system, absorb toxins from food, cleanse the liver, etc… Can prevent prostate, lung and other cancers. Also contains minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulphur, iron, and chlorophyll. 
 
Add Local Raw Honey-
Cough Suppressant, helps reduce throat irritation, great for seasonal allergies (local pollen source), antibacterial, anti-fungal. Added in after liquid is luke warm so honey’s beneficial properties are not damaged.
 
FAQs Answers:
-Keep Refrigerated
-Use a clean utensil for every dose 
-If handled properly it should last at least 3 months in the refrigerator.
 
NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 1
 
This product contains honey. It is not recommended for children under 1 year of age. You can however portion out a few ounces with no honey for a 6 month - 11 month old baby before adding honey.
 
Dosage:
-Adults: 1 Tablespoon
-Child: 1 Teaspoon 
-Take 5 days a week for best immune boosting results and maintenance.
-Take every 2-3 hours when sick until symptoms subside.
 
*This product is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. If you have a health condition, consult a physician. Always consult a medical doctor before using any new product or supplement.