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This is the time of the year that I start preparing herbal preparations for fall and winter, and that means making my immune boosting elderberry jam recipe. I make this recipe in batches small enough that I think we can consume the jam within a few months so that it can be safely stored in the refrigerator. Just before fall I start preparing my jams, jellies, syrups, and oxymels. I choose recipes that my family will happily consume as a part of their regular diet, and this one packs a beautiful …

Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) tincture is my families choice for cold and flu viruses, both type A and type B. It's a natural remedy that has no side effects, is inexpensive, andhas been around for thousands of years. In the world of Elderberry we very much prefer a tincture over syrup, gummies, or any other method. You can read up on that here:  Why We Love Elderberry Tincture - sooo much more than syrup.but for now, let's discuss the benefits.ELDERBERRYA clinical trial done …

Y’all know how much I love elderberry syrup, but it is not your only option, and for most people, tinctured elderberries are a better choice... and for a whole lot of reasons. What is a tincture? A tincture is a liquid extract made from a combination of herbs. We primarily use alcohol because of how great it extracts the useful goodness from the plants more completely and because it offers an unlimited shelf life, but tinctures can be extracted by using alcohol, vegetable glycerine, or app …