By mid may the Elder start to bloom. The berries are extremely healthy but also the flowers have lots of benefits. Elderflower is used for swollen sinuses. It contains a flavonoid called queretin and provides a strong antioxidant. I use the syrup to flavor mineral water. Be … [Read more...]
Elderberry Cough Syrup
We have two elderberry bushes in the back and one in the front. They provide a steady supply of flowers to make elderberry flower water or elderberry flower syrup. But to harness the full health benefit of elderberry, I suggest to make syrup out of the berries. It is important … [Read more...]