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Way over-priced!
As a disclaimer: I have NOT used this product. I'm sure it works fantastically. I'm a strong believer in the positive effects of elderberry syrup and my family of three uses it regularly. What I'm giving 1 star to is the ridiculous price of this product. $15 for only 8 fluid ounces??? You can buy 1 lb of dried elderberries for $15 that would make you at least 2.5 quarts (roughly ten times the amount) of elderberry syrup. Please stop relying on mass manufacturers to be in control of your health and wallet.
Recipe:
4 cups of water (distilled best)
1/2 to 1 cup of dried organic elderberries
1 cinnamon stick
bit of dried ginger (powdered or pieces)
5 to 10 dried cloves
Throw it all in a pan and simmer on low until the liquid has halved (around 45 minutes). Strain. Let cool to "warm" and add honey to taste. Voila. Your own homemade batch of elderberry syrup that's cheaper and less processed than what's being sold here. Good health to everyone!
November 2012 · Health and Household