How to Make Elderberry Syrup & Pro Tips (Tieraona Low Dog, M.D.) 

Take your used elderberries put them in a clean jar and add apple cider vinegar. Cover with a piece of cloth (cheese cloth or something similar) Let it sit for 4-6 weeks keep and topping off the vinegar if it evaporates, making sure the berries are covered. You have a homemade elderberry vinegar.

I have been doing syrup for a long time.. Learned Herbalism, it helps :). Now i do it with 1/2 of water decoction, 1/4 honey and 1/4 of alcohol. It has a much longer shelf life and if you don’t like the alcohol taste, you can just add your TBSP to a bit of juice. That method is the one learned in many Herbalism Schools. To a longer shelf life, you go up to 1/3 alcohol portion with a 100% grain alcohol. The idea is not to take too much of this syrup anyway .. And depending what you add in it (with the elderberries) , better having it in the morning. Too much Vit C might keep you awake ! :) You can do the syrup, and while steeping you can add the more fragile herbs like flowers or leaves - they will be in the infusion stage. ( mullein, plantain, thyme ..) depending what kind of syrup you want to have. If you have specific cold-flu symptoms each year, like a lot of damp or not able to cough.. choose the herbs that are ‘expectorant’. You will have a customized syrup ... You can also make one for the beginning of the season - fall and then another one for winter so with more warming herbs if you have tendency to feel cold, and moving through spring with more carminative herbs to help moving the winter toxins out with this Yang season showing up and helping the Liver to do its cleansing process. Cardamom, Fennel, Cumin seeds, Coriander seeds, Cinnamon, Ginger, etc. are great at this time. You want to move the blood. To expel the toxins out :) As per as in fall, you want to use more astringent herbs, to keep the energy in, not to let it out (as too much ginger at that time of year will open the pores and makes you sweat too much ). Loosing to much Jin Ye ( Organic liquid) is not good. Winter, being Kidney’s energy, you want to comfort the body with nice minerals and nourishing herbs .. add them in your syrup. Enjoy the Syrup Seasons ...

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Beautifully done, very precise and detailed, thank you

Thank you. This was the best description I have found on RU-vid

Loved this video, kind of reminded me of when my grandma use to make it. Good memories

This woman's energy! > great job

Thank you. And thanks for being calm and not loud and "entertaining". I think you have a new subscriber.

She has great energy.

Thank you so much for sharing I would love to see more videos like this one with different herbs 🌿... Hope you all have a bless day

Thank you so much for this recipe, making it simple, and showing "hands-on" how easy it is to accomplish :) You're an awesome person for sharing your knowledge :)

Low Dog is beautiful, so glad she did this video, so explanatory, I love it.

You are fantastic! You offered clear information and are quite personable. That was much easier than I was anticipating. Thank you:)

You are an exceptional teacher - thank you so much for this tutorial. I've planted my own elderberry bushes and will (hopefully) be making my own syrup next fall.

It’s now fall and I have access to tons of elderberry bushes. I’m going to definitely give this a try!! 💕💕🦋

I love love this video. The instructions and all. I've never made anything herbal or with berries but now I'm not afraid and I'm sure I can make them now without a problem. Thanks so so much! I'm growing my own elderberry so now I can't wait!

This is a beautiful video. Thank you so much . Brought joy to my heart. What a blessing from God

I love your energy. This video was very thorough and clear

Thank you! this was simple and easy to follow. Definitely going to try this.

Thank you for sharing. I have learned so much from you. I will keep watching and learning.

T. Low dog, you are truly a very good teacher. Your video was saturated with pertinent content. A very rare experience compared to the vast majority of videos. I suppose it's because of the fact your an MD that formed the logic of your presentation. Much appreciated.

I watch this every time I make the syrup. I love this video! ^Wrote that 5 months ago. I’m back here again watching this as I make the syrup for Fall. Best how to video on how to make elderberry syrup!!!

Glad I got some dried elderberries from y’all so I could make some. ❤️

This was great! Thank you 🙏🏼. I’m making some right now and have a friend’s raw honey on hand and ready. I know... it is July but here in the Mojave Desert summer colds are going around. Thanks again! I look forward to more videos.

I love this video. Thank you. I am currently starting the process now.

I'm adding ginger, osha root, elecampane, and sweet cherry bark to mine for holiday gifting and fridge, of course. Thank you so much for this easy tutorial.

Excellent oration! It comes across really well.

I just made this for my family tonight! It tastes delicious. Thank you for sharing 🙏

Very good video... Florida had no freeze this year and a lot of rain, so the berries are the best I’ve ever seen. Your video is very creative. Thank you. 💜

I've been scouring the Internet for a good video tutorial of this!i Finally found one! Yay! Thank you.

Nicely presented Miss Low Dog! Thank you very much!!

Hands down... Best video I've seen!

You’re a special lady thank you 🙏🏻

Thank you! I'm so happy your so informative and caring! Thank you for your recipes & videos

I love her lesson - she touched every point ❤

You have the best video to make elderberry syrup. You have a new subscriber, thank you lovely lady 🌺

Thank you for this recipe. I planted elderberries several years ago. My son shredded them down, two years ago. He had no idea what they were. They are coming back, but the birds helped themselves this year! So I will need to order some dried ones.

Thank you so much for making this video. We're all sick with the flu and I'm making this today.

Excellent video! Clear and concise, easy-to-follow and includes an explanation of each ingredient and its benefits. Thank you so much

Love this lady! Super informative and love her energy!

Lovely! The second simmer to reduce was GREAT.

I sooooo enjoyed this video. Thank you for making it and sharing.

Thank you so much for your in-depth presentation about the wonderful properties of elderberry syrup. I’m so thrilled to have come across your channel.

Very informative and quality teaching. TY!🌱

This was so helpful. Thank you.

Thank you so much for this wonderful instruction ~!!

Hi ! Just harvested some fresh berries today and saw you on my feed.. greetings form New Mexico ! I took a class from you many moons ago. You are so appreciated thank you

Thank you for all the details.

This answered 90% of my questions about elderberry syrup within the first 90 seconds! I'm so excited to try making this stuff. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! :)

Very informative thank you so much!! 🌿🦋

Wow. Very very good video. Great presence on camera and very detailed and good information. Thank you

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I harvested Elderberries last summer and made syrup using these ingredients. My wife and I did not care to much for how thin the it is after it's finished so I use arrowroot to thicken it. I have been learning the plants and their medicinals properties. Thank you for the video

Really good, straightforward tutorial. Thank you.,

Thank you so much ,perfect timing 👍🏻🌹

Thanks, Sistah Low Dog!!! I'm gonna try this with a nutmeg, clove & star anise in addition to the ginger and cinnamon. THANK YOU, SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!!

Oh I love making my own Elderberry Syrup! I am totally on board with using your own creativity. My recipe includes dried lemon peel, rosehips, astragalus root, hulled cardamom, whole cloves, ginger, and turmeric!

Thank you for sharing this❤️

Yes! I found a good recipe for elderberry syrup. Thank you for it and bless you :-)

I always come back to refresh my memory, thank you!

Thank you for sharing and encouraging us to do the same, much appreciated.

Great tute. Thanks!

This is hands down the most useful elderberry recipe video I've seen, just the little details and tips, timing, technique, reasoning for certain choices, etc.

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I made my very first batch today. It actually was pretty simple. I didn't have all the ingredients on hand so I used elderberry and rosehips with spring water and raw honey. CHEERS to all-natural remedies and good health!

Going to make this this Sunday. It's time.

Best preventative during flu season...coming in contact with Kiddos in daycare (we have a lot of nieces and nephews.) Face to Face customer service and office sickness. I make sure to take a tablespoon every day!! Hubby didn't believe (works outside) until he took 3 doses when he started feeling ill, because of his boss...he had me make some for the boss. My only variance to this recipe is a few cloves. P.S. Elderberry stinks!!! Add the spices!!!

Brilliant so informative, much appreciated ❤

Very nice video! Clear and easy to understand! Environmental & food education focus :)

Thank you! Excellent!

Thank you Angel for this most informative vid. So appreciate your advice. Be well and Happy.

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This is cool, thanks!

My friend and I just made this. So tasty Thank you for sharing.

Do you have a video on how to use fresh elderberries? Great/Fantastic video by the way

Very informative! thank you! very easy to understand too. i really appreciate you explaining different things, even if not related to this specific recipe. it helps me learn and make connections.

I was blessed by this i just finishing up my first time elderberry syrup excited to use as a family to keep our immunity strong we are growing herbs n gardening so we can have all we need without running out much love!!!! Thank you

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I've made elderberry syrup for years and I still learned a few tips here... Thank you! NOTE: for any coffee or tea drinkers, a teaspoon (or 3) are great additions. Of course when you're actively fending something off, straight syrup without the excess heat is best.

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I love your video, thanks for sharing it, love Veronica.

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Great video with a simple recipe. Love it! ☺☺Can you do a video showing how to preserve the syrup with alcohol? Thanks!

Such a cute video thanks for the knowledge

Thank you for the video. I have elderberry plants. How would I make the syrup with fresh elderberries?

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