Elderberry Cough Syrup

Ingredients:

1 cup of dried elderberries

4 cups of water

1 cup of honey (raw, unprocessed honey is best)

1 tsp of ground cinnamon

1 tsp of ground ginger 

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the dried elderberries, water, cinnamon, and ginger.

2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half.

4. Remove the sauce pan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

5. Using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the elderberry mixture into a clean, heat-proof glass jar or bottle. Discard the solids.

6. Stir in the honey until it is fully dissolved.

7. Once cooled down, store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

8. Take 1-2 tbsp as needed.