01/19/2024
What better way to harness the powerful healing energy of plants than by handcrafting my own elderberry syrup! 🍯🫚🍊✨
The Ancient Magic of the Elder Tree 🌳🧚♀️
Steeped in ancient beliefs and cultural traditions, Elder has a powerful place in folklore. Throughout history, elder has been considered sacred in many European cultures, giving rise to various legends and tales.
According to legend, Elder is bound to the Celtic faerie lands. In English and Scandinavian folklore, within the branches of the Elder Tree dwell an ancient magic, and a dryad (tree nymph/spirit), who watches over it. If treated well, would bless and protect those who cared for it, and cursed those who did not.
In ancient times, Elder’s branches were used to make woodwind instruments, for hair dye, the berries have a rich tradition of use in wines, and both the berries and flowers are both commonly used to make syrups, jams, jellies, chutneys, and pies! 🥧
Aside from being one of the most powerful natural remedies for the common cold and flu, it is also known for being anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, soothing for burns, it supports healthy skin, strengthens bones, maintains blood sugar, and purifies and protects the liver, to name a few!
You can use the classic recipe or substitute additional herbs for added Vitamin C! Luc and I take 1 tablespoon daily, and we give our girls 1 teaspoon daily! Be sure to store it in the refrigerator! Drink it from the bottle (guilty), 😜 make elderberry popsicles, pour it over pancakes, make elderberry gummies, or mix it into your favorite smoothie, be creative! 🫙🍯🫚😋
* My recipe is in the comments!* 😋
How are you protecting your kiddos and loved ones this cold and flu season! Let me know in the comments! 🌿🍄🍯✨
~Flor da Lua Reiki 🌺💕
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