Immunity Tonic - Winter Shield Protective Echinacea-elderberry Tincture
From karlyn255 15 years ago
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- Serves 50
This is one of the most delicious tinctures imaginable, with a strong berry flavor that's hard to resist. I use this tried-and-true standby whenever there are a lot of people getting sick around me, and when I travel during the winter. Read more It can be used at the first onset of a cold or flu, during the active phase, and on through the tail end of the illness See less
Ingredients
- 3 parts echinacea root, preferably fresh (root should be 3 years old before harvesting) shopping list
- 2 parts blue elderberries, fresh or dried shopping list
- 2 parts rose hips shopping list
- 1 part fresh or frozen blackberries shopping list
- 1 part fresh or frozen raspberries shopping list
- 1 part grated fresh ginger root shopping list
- 1 part sliced fresh organic orange shopping list
- 4 parts brandy (I use Blackberry brandy) shopping list
How to make it
- Blend all but the brandy in a blender.
- Make a tincture by adding the brandy and allowing it to sit in a cool dry place for at least a week.
- Strain
- To use: Take 1 tablespoon 1-5 times per day as needed.
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- Note: I use 1 cup per part.
- Note # 2: the amount comsumed is very small. however it is a good idea to boil fresh elderberries and cool before using in this recipe.
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