Elderflower: Healing Benefits, History, and How to Use It in Drinks

The Fabled Alchemist Elderflower benefits, history, and how to use it in drinks, cordials, and syrups. The flower European herbalists have reached for at the first sign of a cold. 7 minutes

What You Need

Recipe 20-25 fresh elderflower heads (or 1/2 cup dried elderflowers) 4 cups water 3 cups organic cane sugar 2 lemons, sliced 1 ounce citric acid (optional, for preservation)

Step 1 Inspect the elderflower heads and remove thick stems or insects.

Step 2 Place the elderflowers and sliced lemons in a heat-safe bowl or jar.

The Result Elderflower benefits, history, and how to use it in drinks, cordials, and syrups. The flower European herbalists have reached for at the first sign of a cold.

Elderflower: Healing Benefits, History, and How to Use It in Drinks

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