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Cold Remedy

January 20 at 11:40 AM

I have heard Cinnamon and locally grown Honey will cure it within 2 days. How much of each and what do you actually do with them?

CANCEL

Replies

by mypbandj

January 20 at 1:40 PM

Idk. Here's a bump.
by deedee3849

January 20 at 6:40 PM

I'm not sure on the honey cinnamon ratio but I have also heard good things about them both. I have had my boys use honey for a cough....without too much success =(

I use elderberry syrup with my boys (and myself and dh) at the onset of a cold. In our experience it really seems to help shorten the duration. Elderberry is suppose to be an immune booster. I loved it so much I bought elderberry plants so I can make my own syrup (this summer). It has honey in it, and cinnamon. Here's the recipe I'm using. Just a note: The elderberry stems and leaves are toxic. Must make sure to add the berries only to make the recipe. No stems alllowed!

Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Published October 14, 2011 | By jamiew

I heard about Elderberry Syrup last Fall and never got around to testing it out until now. It is yummy and VERY sweet, no wonder my 2 year old loves it! I have been on a kitchen kick so instead of purchasing some I decided make a batch. It was very easy and inexpensive!

I watched this video by Mountain Rose Herbs: Elderberry Syrup

Many recipes that I have seen do not have the cloves, cinnamon or ginger in them - these are added immune boosting elements and 1 (or all of them) can be eliminated if you do not have any on hand. If you are lucky enough you can harvest your own. If that is not a possibility you can purchase dried Elderberries from your local herbalist or online from Mountain Rose Herbs.

What you will need:

1/2 c. Dried Elderberries (or 1 c. fresh)

5 Whole Cloves

1 Cinnamon Stick

1/2 tsp. Freshly Grated Ginger

2 c. Filtered Water

1 c. Raw Local Honey

1 Medium Saucepan with Lid

1 20-32 oz Glass Mason Jar with Lid - to store syrup in. Or several small jars or a jar made for pouring liquids.

1 Spoon

1 Colander

Directions:

1. Heat the berries, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 30-45 minuets until the liquid is about half of the original amount.

2. Pour the mixture into a clean jar/bottle through a strainer, mash the berries to get all of the good juice out.

3. Add 1 cup of honey and stir until dissolved.

4. Label and store, refrigerated for 2-3 months.

* I found some interesting information about Elderberry Syrup and how other people make it. Here are a couple of blogs with a ton of great Elderberry information: MrsSurvival,ModernAlternativeMama, Natural Herbs 101 (List of Medicinal Herbs Safe for Breastfeeding), Livestrong and JustPlainLivin.

I hope that this inspires you to use this natural remedy this cold and flu season. I know this is going to be a staple in our house from now on! Enjoy!
by darbyakeep45

January 20 at 7:01 PM

Above sounds good:) I honestly don't know!
by cookinmommyof1

January 20 at 11:47 PM

Honey has natural antibacterial/antiinflammatory properties to it. Cinnamon is good for immune system and blood sugar regulation. Also oregano is a natural painkiller and has antibacterial properties. Also at the onset of a cold if you nup your zinc it really helps you get over it quicker.
by cookinmommyof1

January 20 at 11:48 PM

I have an uncle who makes elderberry wine that could strip the paint from a car. Lol. The berries themselves are really good, though. And his grape wine is amazing. He grown and makes everything himself.

Quoting deedee3849:

I'm not sure on the honey cinnamon ratio but I have also heard good things about them both. I have had my boys use honey for a cough....without too much success =(

I use elderberry syrup with my boys (and myself and dh) at the onset of a cold. In our experience it really seems to help shorten the duration. Elderberry is suppose to be an immune booster. I loved it so much I bought elderberry plants so I can make my own syrup (this summer). It has honey in it, and cinnamon. Here's the recipe I'm using. Just a note: The elderberry stems and leaves are toxic. Must make sure to add the berries only to make the recipe. No stems alllowed!

Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Published October 14, 2011 | By jamiew

I heard about Elderberry Syrup last Fall and never got around to testing it out until now. It is yummy and VERY sweet, no wonder my 2 year old loves it! I have been on a kitchen kick so instead of purchasing some I decided make a batch. It was very easy and inexpensive!

I watched this video by Mountain Rose Herbs: Elderberry Syrup

Many recipes that I have seen do not have the cloves, cinnamon or ginger in them - these are added immune boosting elements and 1 (or all of them) can be eliminated if you do not have any on hand. If you are lucky enough you can harvest your own. If that is not a possibility you can purchase dried Elderberries from your local herbalist or online from Mountain Rose Herbs.

What you will need:

1/2 c. Dried Elderberries (or 1 c. fresh)

5 Whole Cloves

1 Cinnamon Stick

1/2 tsp. Freshly Grated Ginger

2 c. Filtered Water

1 c. Raw Local Honey

1 Medium Saucepan with Lid

1 20-32 oz Glass Mason Jar with Lid - to store syrup in. Or several small jars or a jar made for pouring liquids.

1 Spoon

1 Colander

Directions:

1. Heat the berries, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 30-45 minuets until the liquid is about half of the original amount.

2. Pour the mixture into a clean jar/bottle through a strainer, mash the berries to get all of the good juice out.

3. Add 1 cup of honey and stir until dissolved.

4. Label and store, refrigerated for 2-3 months.

* I found some interesting information about Elderberry Syrup and how other people make it. Here are a couple of blogs with a ton of great Elderberry information: MrsSurvival,ModernAlternativeMama, Natural Herbs 101 (List of Medicinal Herbs Safe for Breastfeeding), Livestrong and JustPlainLivin.

I hope that this inspires you to use this natural remedy this cold and flu season. I know this is going to be a staple in our house from now on! Enjoy!
by musicpisces

January 21 at 1:24 AM

I haven't heard about cinnamon for colds, but I use Traditional Medicinals Gypsy Cold Care Tea, and it's freaking awesome. I throw in some local honey, and sip on that all day. LOVE. I swear it makes everything better, and the cold goes away pretty quickly. DH just FINALLY tried it, and loved it.
by darbyakeep45

January 21 at 6:51 AM

Hope you feel better soon though mama!
by SabrinaLC

January 21 at 8:01 AM

I don't know that it will cure it, but it will probably shorten the duration.
I've never heard of this particular mix though so I can't really say how much of each.
by deedee3849

January 21 at 8:34 AM

Yes, I've read it makes great wine! My dh used to make wine, maybe I'll have him try some!
Quoting cookinmommyof1:

I have an uncle who makes elderberry wine that could strip the paint from a car. Lol. The berries themselves are really good, though. And his grape wine is amazing. He grown and makes everything himself.

Quoting deedee3849:

I'm not sure on the honey cinnamon ratio but I have also heard good things about them both. I have had my boys use honey for a cough....without too much success =(

I use elderberry syrup with my boys (and myself and dh) at the onset of a cold. In our experience it really seems to help shorten the duration. Elderberry is suppose to be an immune booster. I loved it so much I bought elderberry plants so I can make my own syrup (this summer). It has honey in it, and cinnamon. Here's the recipe I'm using. Just a note: The elderberry stems and leaves are toxic. Must make sure to add the berries only to make the recipe. No stems alllowed!

Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Published October 14, 2011 | By jamiew

I heard about Elderberry Syrup last Fall and never got around to testing it out until now. It is yummy and VERY sweet, no wonder my 2 year old loves it! I have been on a kitchen kick so instead of purchasing some I decided make a batch. It was very easy and inexpensive!

I watched this video by Mountain Rose Herbs: Elderberry Syrup

Many recipes that I have seen do not have the cloves, cinnamon or ginger in them - these are added immune boosting elements and 1 (or all of them) can be eliminated if you do not have any on hand. If you are lucky enough you can harvest your own. If that is not a possibility you can purchase dried Elderberries from your local herbalist or online from Mountain Rose Herbs.

What you will need:

1/2 c. Dried Elderberries (or 1 c. fresh)

5 Whole Cloves

1 Cinnamon Stick

1/2 tsp. Freshly Grated Ginger

2 c. Filtered Water

1 c. Raw Local Honey

1 Medium Saucepan with Lid

1 20-32 oz Glass Mason Jar with Lid - to store syrup in. Or several small jars or a jar made for pouring liquids.

1 Spoon

1 Colander

Directions:

1. Heat the berries, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 30-45 minuets until the liquid is about half of the original amount.

2. Pour the mixture into a clean jar/bottle through a strainer, mash the berries to get all of the good juice out.

3. Add 1 cup of honey and stir until dissolved.

4. Label and store, refrigerated for 2-3 months.

* I found some interesting information about Elderberry Syrup and how other people make it. Here are a couple of blogs with a ton of great Elderberry information: MrsSurvival,ModernAlternativeMama, Natural Herbs 101 (List of Medicinal Herbs Safe for Breastfeeding), Livestrong and JustPlainLivin.

I hope that this inspires you to use this natural remedy this cold and flu season. I know this is going to be a staple in our house from now on! Enjoy!
by sununner36

January 21 at 12:17 PM

Thank you will try this. Does sound good even without a cold.

Quoting deedee3849:

I'm not sure on the honey cinnamon ratio but I have also heard good things about them both. I have had my boys use honey for a cough....without too much success =(

I use elderberry syrup with my boys (and myself and dh) at the onset of a cold. In our experience it really seems to help shorten the duration. Elderberry is suppose to be an immune booster. I loved it so much I bought elderberry plants so I can make my own syrup (this summer). It has honey in it, and cinnamon. Here's the recipe I'm using. Just a note: The elderberry stems and leaves are toxic. Must make sure to add the berries only to make the recipe. No stems alllowed!

Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Published October 14, 2011 | By jamiew

I heard about Elderberry Syrup last Fall and never got around to testing it out until now. It is yummy and VERY sweet, no wonder my 2 year old loves it! I have been on a kitchen kick so instead of purchasing some I decided make a batch. It was very easy and inexpensive!

I watched this video by Mountain Rose Herbs: Elderberry Syrup

Many recipes that I have seen do not have the cloves, cinnamon or ginger in them - these are added immune boosting elements and 1 (or all of them) can be eliminated if you do not have any on hand. If you are lucky enough you can harvest your own. If that is not a possibility you can purchase dried Elderberries from your local herbalist or online from Mountain Rose Herbs.

What you will need:

1/2 c. Dried Elderberries (or 1 c. fresh)

5 Whole Cloves

1 Cinnamon Stick

1/2 tsp. Freshly Grated Ginger

2 c. Filtered Water

1 c. Raw Local Honey

1 Medium Saucepan with Lid

1 20-32 oz Glass Mason Jar with Lid - to store syrup in. Or several small jars or a jar made for pouring liquids.

1 Spoon

1 Colander

Directions:

1. Heat the berries, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 30-45 minuets until the liquid is about half of the original amount.

2. Pour the mixture into a clean jar/bottle through a strainer, mash the berries to get all of the good juice out.

3. Add 1 cup of honey and stir until dissolved.

4. Label and store, refrigerated for 2-3 months.

* I found some interesting information about Elderberry Syrup and how other people make it. Here are a couple of blogs with a ton of great Elderberry information: MrsSurvival,ModernAlternativeMama, Natural Herbs 101 (List of Medicinal Herbs Safe for Breastfeeding), Livestrong and JustPlainLivin.

I hope that this inspires you to use this natural remedy this cold and flu season. I know this is going to be a staple in our house from now on! Enjoy!

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