Good medicine
This morning I decided to make a batch of Elderberry syrup with fresh berries from our black lace Elder mama tree. Elder tree mother and herbs I looked up several recipe/ tutorials, and decided to add other adaptogens (herbs that protect us from stress and disease) : several large Rose hips, ahandful of Ivan's Belle berries (Rowan/hawthorn cross) ginger, astragalus, Cinnamon and licorice. Adaptogens are tonic herbs which can be used daily, and boost our bodies' general health and immunity. Elderberries and rose hips Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is high in phytonutrients, vitamin C, flavanoids and fiber, acts as an antioxidant, promotes heart health, lowers inflammation and stress, helps the respiratory system and lungs, boosts the immune system, aids blood sugar and pain management. Astragalus is an antioxidants that inhibits free radical production, and has long been used in TCM. It can help protect us from colds and influenza, and can help the liver, spleen, k...