Natural Immune Support 

"Stay open, test the path, and bring the healing back to your people." — Aunt Randie 

• Prep Time: 5 minutes  
• Cook Time: 30–45 minutes  
• Yield: Approx. 1.5 cups of syrup  
• Shelf Life: 2–3 months in refrigerator  

• 1/4 cup Organic dried elderberries (Sambucus nigra)  
• 2 cups Filtered water  
• 1/2 cup Raw local honey (adds enzyme protection & soothing properties) 
• 3–4 Organic whole cloves  
• 1 dash Organic ground cinnamon (added at the end) 

1. Boil the Base: Release the medicinal compounds. Combine the elderberries, cloves, and water in a medium pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. Simmer & Steep: Reduce and concentrate. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low. Cover with a lid and let it simmer 5 to 8 minutes. Turn off heat and let steep 30 to 45 minutes. 

3. Cool & Strain: Extract every drop of goodness. Once completely cool, strain the liquid using cheesecloth. Smoosh all the juice out of the berries. Discard the leftover berry pulp (or use to fertilize plants). 

4. Infuse Honey & Cinnamon: Stir in honey and cinnamon. Whisk thoroughly. Don't heat raw honey (to preserve the natural enzymes). 

5. Bottle & Store: Pour the finished syrup into sterilized glass bottles—preferably dark amber glass to shield the natural nutrients from light degradation. Seal tightly and store in the refrigerator.  

• Immune Defense Booster: Packed with high concentrations of anthocyanins aka antioxidants that neutralize unstable molecules called free radicals and protect cells from stress and damage.
• Respiratory & Virus Protection: Helps build cellular resilience against seasonal cold and flu strains.  
• Natural Anti-Inflammatory: Eases throat irritation and supports overall cardiovascular and lymphatic health.  

• Maintenance Dose: Take 1 tablespoon 2–3 times a week to keep your immune system built up.  
• Virus & Cold Season Dose: Take 1 tablespoon daily (up to 3 times daily if feeling symptomatic) for active defense.