by Pam Broekemeier | Apr 9, 2022 | Health, Herbal Remdies, Herbs in Your Diet, Plants, Recipes
Elderberry Syrup Mania!
Elderberries have been all the craze for some time. People make syrup, jam, tea and more with these berries.
What I found out in researching elderberries, was that these berries are very special. They are like the secret remedy for colds and the flu!
There are a few types of elderberry plants, but the black elderberry, Sambucus canadensis, is favored. Because of its strong anti-viral properties, it a huge defender against colds and the flu. Thus the reason for being so popular in the fall.
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by Pam Broekemeier | Dec 23, 2015 | Herbal Remdies, Herbs in Your Diet, Medicinal Weeds
it’s that time of year again…
It never fails, there is always some kind of epidemic circulating in our communities during this time of year, like the norovirus. We all know someone who is ill, and who can’t participate in all the festivities. Bummer!
A few years ago, I was out sick, big time, for the holidays, and it was not fun at all. My stomach ached from coughing so much, and my mind was mush. My boyfriend finally talked me in to go and see a doctor (I do hate going to see doctors). Come to find out, I had strep throat, even though I didn’t have the normal symptoms for it.
So, how do you prevent you and your loved ones from catching any one of those dreaded, sneaky epidemics? Education and prevention. (more…)
