Elderberry Syrup

Seeds of elderberry were found, suggesting cultivation of Elderberry was taking place 9,000 years BCE. With historical records indicating its been used medicinally since 2,000 years BCE.

Hippocrates referred to the elder plant as his “medicine chest” in 400 BC for it's vast array of uses.

Due to its abundance in micro and macro nutrients, antioxidants, and flavonoids, research indicates elderberry may support those experiencing cold & flu like symptoms. It is rich in vitamins C & B-complex. The berries contain more phosphorous and potassium than any other temperate fruit crop.

In one clinical trial, elderberry on cold duration and cold associated symptoms was detected. Travellers using elderberry from 10 days before travel until 4–5 days after arriving overseas on average experienced a 2-day shorter duration of the cold and also noticed a reduction in cold symptoms.

Ceylon cinnamon is considered "true cinnamon". Once more valuable than gold, cinnamon was highly prized for its medicinal actions that the ancient cultures used them for.

Ancient Egyptians used cinnamon as part of their embalming rituals. Physicians from the middle ages used cinnamon to help treat cold and throat ailments such as coughing, hoarseness and sore throats.

Today modern herbalists use cinnamon for a vast array of medicinal purposes. Loaded with antioxidants that fight free radicals that cause damage to our DNA. Antioxidants are shown to boost the immune system, which may help when exposed to illness, or speed up duration of illness.

A popular remedy 200 BCE. Clove contains the active ingredient eugenol, which is a natural anesthetic. It helps numb and reduce pain. Eugenol also has natural anti-inflammatory properties. Eugenol is also a potent antioxidant, which fights free radicals that damage DNA.

Research on cloves its constituents and the mechanism of action, is still in its early stages, and more studies are needed to see how findings apply to people.

However, one study on mice found that clove essential oil can increase the white blood cell count, thus suggesting that clove intake may boost your immune system

Since ancient times yarrow has been used to heal wounds and stop bleeding. Used in poltices for burns, and applied directly on the tooth when dealing with tooth pain.

Yarrow is a diuretic and diaphoretic, meaning it promotes sweating, and stimulates urination production, thus, supporting detox pathways.

In vitro Research indicates yarrow may be antiviral, and therefore, benefical when dealing with viral infections. Yarrow was shown to exhibit the disintegration of a specific virus membrane.

Raw, local, organic, and unfiltered honey is used in our Fire Cider to "take the edge off" the heat of the capsaicin.

Honey has shown to have anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory like effects.

We sure do owe a lot to those adorable honey bees. Did you know that honey bees have a very sophisticated memory and brain function for being so tiny? Not only that but, their dedication to their craft, and loyalty to their queen is unmatched.

It takes twelve worker bees to make one teaspoon of honey. With bees having a life expectancy of six to eight weeks.

The 1/12 teaspoon of honey in six weeks is worth admiration, considering the very short lifespan of the bees.