Elderberry syrup is a well-known herbal immune tonic for cold and flu season – and this recipe of mine adds in extra herbs that help boost collagen and promote clear, glowing skin!
Elderberry syrup is typically made by simmering dried or fresh elderberries with water and then adding a sweetener like honey to make a syrup.
In my recipe, I add a combination of herbs that support radiant, healthy skin from within. Hawthorn berries, hibiscus, rosehips, schisandra berries, and calendula are all full of skin-loving bioflavonoids that boost collagen. Ginger, cinnamon, and orange peel all boost circulation to the skin. Calendula also promotes healthy lymphatics and gut health – essential for healthy skin (especially in those prone to acne and skin inflammation).
You can find all of these herbs here in my favorite online herb shop.
To get the benefits of this elderberry syrup, take about 1 teaspoon once or twice daily. It’s delicious AND your skin will love it!
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Ingredients
Method
- Boil all the herbs (except calendula) with 3-3.5 cups of water.
- Cover and simmer for 30-60 minutes until liquid is reduced by about half.
- Remove from heat, add calendula flowers, and let steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain and let the liquid cool to lukewarm, then add 1-1.5 cups of honey. Enjoy!
