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Elderberry Tincture for Cold & Flu Season

Be prepared for Cold and Flu season with this Do-It-Yourself Elderberry tincture using just two ingredients and a glass jar.
Prep Time5 minutes
Infusion Time60 days
Total Time60 days 5 minutes
Course: Herbal Remedies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cold & Flu, Elderberries, Tincture
Yield: 0.5 Pint
Cost: $5-10

Equipment

  • 2 Wide mouth pint canning jars
  • Funnel

Materials

  • ½ cup dried or 1 cup fresh elderberries
  • High proof vodka – preferably something like Everclear. If Everclear isn’t available to you use the highest proof vodka you can get and use dried elderberries

Optional additions

  • 1 inch Ginger root sliced
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks – 3 inches long or 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Rose hips

Instructions

  • Add all solid ingredients to your pint canning jar.
  • Pour high proof vodka over all solid ingredients until covered.
  • Secure an airtight lid and shake.
  • Place your infusion in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.
  • For the first two weeks, be sure to shake the jar well every other day.
  • After four to six weeks, strain all solids from your liquid and transfer into a clean jar for storage. For best results, use an amber bottle.

Notes

IMPORTANT TIP: Label your infusion jar and storage jar with the contents. This is especially important when you make any changes and you need to make the recipe again or need to know the ingredients for an allergy.
Please note that I am not a certified medical practitioner. This is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe any treatments. Always consult your healthcare provider before using natural remedies.

Elderberry Tincture Dosage

Be sure to consult a healthcare professional before consuming any tincture.
The typical dosage for elderberry tincture will depend on your health status and your age. 
  • For ages 1 – 6: 2 – 4 drops  a day without sights of illness or 5 drops 2 – 3x per day when there are symptoms of illness.
  • Children ages 6 – 12: 5 – 10 drops a day without sights of illness or 10 drops 2 – 3x per day when there are symptoms of illness.
  • For ages 13 and older: 20 – 40 drops a day without sights of illness or 30 – 40 drops 2 – 3x per day when there are symptoms of illness.