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Homemade Elderberry Syrup (sambucol)
If you’ve read my previous post about natural ways to fight a cold, you’re already aware of the significance of elderberry juice. It boasts numerous benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, diaphoretic, expectorant, diuretic, immune-boosting, and antioxidant properties. Additionally, it can help lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels. Speaking of elderberries, I remember an experience I had while picking them for syrup in a local park. I was nearly finished with my “harvesting mission” when a woman approached me. She looked at me disapprovingly and said, “These fruits belong to nature, not to you!” Clearly, she wasn’t a fan of homemade syrups. Since that encounter, I’ve been more cautious and now…