Jeff wrote:
> We have lots of wild elderberries but i've never found a use
> for them. Anyone know ways to prepare them other than wine
> and preserves?
Not sure if this has been mentioned here before, but elderberries
apparently contain a substance that is useful in fighting virus
infections. An extract is sold as Sambucal in pharmacies. Here's a
recipe from the 2000 St. Lawrence Nurseries catalog:
Elderberry Syrup
(good for all virus infections and a wonderful winter tonic!)
For each 1 pint elderberry juice, 2 1/2 cups sugar and 10 whole cloves.
Dissolve sugar in juice with cloves; bring to boiling. In another large
pot, sterilize canning jars and lids. Fill jars with boiling syrup to
lip, seal. For flu, colds, or stomach viruses, use 1 to 2 tablespoons
over ice...sip slowly.
Anyone have experience using elderberries for virus infections?
Doug Fields
