Elderberry Tincture

Kate Schat

A shelf stable way to utilize the goodness of elderberries! Very little hands on time to make.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5

Infusion time 30

Total Time 30 5

Type DIY

Yields doses

Calories 53 kcal

Equipment

quart jar

Ingredients

2 cups fresh elderberries or 1 ⅓ cup dried
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger or 2 tablespoon "tea cut" dried ginger
1 cinnamon stick
a few whole cloves optional
a few whole cardamom pods optional
3 cups brandy
raw honey

Instructions

In a quart jar put your elderberries, ginger, cinnamon and other spices if using in a quart jar.
Cover with brandy. Label your jar! You think you'll remember...but you wont!
Make sure lid is on tight and give it a gentle shake.
Tuck in dark cupboard, shaking it if/when you remember.
After a month or so, strain the herbs out. Squeeze well and discard.
Add equal parts honey, and mix well to combine.
See notes for dosage.
Keeps for up to 5 years in the cupboard, so make sure you label well!

Notes

To Use;

If you don't add honey, halve all these amounts. You can get fancy with easier to dose bottles such as these dropper bottles. Otherwise, you'll need small measuring spoons such as ¼ teaspoon.
Please note: it is not recommended for babies under a year to consume honey. For toddlers, elderberry syrup may be a better choice. These usage amounts are guidelines, do what feels right for your family and remember, I'm not a doctor, just a Mama sharing her experience!

1 dropper full is 1ml=approx ¼ tsp

Adults;

When sick or feeling like you're coming down with something: 2 droppers 3 times per day.
When healthy but others are sick; 2 droppers 1 time per day

Children (ages 5-12);

When sick or feeling like you're coming down with something; 1 dropper 3 times per day.
When healthy but others are sick; 1 dropper 1 time per day

Children (ages 2-4);

When sick or feeling like you're coming down with something; ¼ to ½ dropper 3 times per day.
When healthy but others are sick; ¼ to ½ dropper 1 time per day

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 48IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg