Immunity Elixir

This is one power-packed and delicious immune elixer to support you throughout cold and flu season created by Grace's Herbalist daughter, Galadriel...yup runs in the family:) Check out the description of properties below to see the magic!

Ingredients:

6 quarts of water

½ cup ginger

¼ cup licorice

¼ cup cinnamon chips

¼-1/2 cup osha root

2 cups elderberry

1c chaga

1 quart of local organic honey

 Method

Bring 6 quarts of water to boil, and add in all ingredients except for honey.

Turn heat to low

Simmer until there’s about 3 quarts of liquid left

Strain herbs

When tea has cooled, add honey so it retains its nutritive properties.

Store in refrigerator and use within 6 months

Ginger is great for circulation. Licorice is mucilaginous. Cinnamon is heating and packed with anti-oxidants. Osha is also heating and great for upper respiratory health. Elderberry is packed with anti-oxidants, especially high in Vitamins A, B and C, helps decrease inflammation and beneficial in treating symptoms of cold/flu at the initial onset. Chaga is a mushroom that is extraordinary for boosting and regulating immune system. It is packed with adaptogenic properties, anti-ulcer, anti-cancer properties and anti oxidants and nutrients that improve your wellness and overall longevity. Having local, organic honey is packed with anti-oxidants and quercetin. Quercetin, has been found in studies to reduce inflammation and pollen allergy symptoms. RAW honey contains bee pollen and propolis which boost immune system and builds immunity to allergens.