Ingredients
glass jar with lid such as Mason jar or recycled food grade glass jar
elderberries
vodka (90 proof)

Directions

1. Place destemmed berries in the jar. Mashing the berries a little helps release the sugars.
2. Pour vodka over the berries and completely cover the berries.
3. Shake the jar daily and send warm, healing thoughts, thanking the plant for sharing its healing powers with you.
4. After 6 to 8 weeks, strain the berries from the liquid.
5. Rebottle the liquid in a small amber bottle with a glass dropper and store in a cool dark place.
6. Compost the berries.

Dosage
3–5 drops, 3 times a day, especially during flu season
5 drops every 2 hours if the flu bug does hit you

Notes
Children may benefit from this tincture at a reduced dose but it does contain a minute amount of alcohol.

Information provided on the traditional uses and properties of herbs are for educational use only, and are not intended as medical advice. Always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.