Description

A dried herbal blend crafted to support seasonal resilience, immune function, circulation, and nourishment during the colder months. This traditional apothecary formula can be prepared at home as a warming herbal tea, a concentrated elderberry syrup with honey, or a classic elderberry elixir with honey and optional brandy.

Elderberry and elderflower form the heart of this winter preparation, traditionally valued for their seasonal immune-supportive properties. Rosehips add naturally occurring vitamin C and antioxidant compounds, while warming ginger, cinnamon, and star anise support circulation, digestion, and the body’s natural warmth. Orange peel and apple pieces bring bright fruit notes and balance the deep berry flavor, while calendula petals add gentle tissue-supportive herbal qualities.

Once prepared, raw honey adds sweetness and traditional throat-soothing support. Brandy is optional in the classic elixir preparation, where it acts as a preservative and supports extraction of a broader range of plant compounds.

Sold as a dried herbal blend so you can complete the final preparation in your own kitchen, with full control over sweetness, alcohol, and shelf life. This is the old apothecary way: the plants are prepared, transformed, and made into medicine by your own hands.

Herbal Actions

Elderberry — Traditionally used as a seasonal immune-supportive botanical. Rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols, elderberries provide antioxidant support and are valued in traditional preparations during times of seasonal illness.

Elderflower — A classic seasonal herb traditionally used as a gentle diaphoretic to support the body’s natural warming and cooling processes during respiratory challenges.

Rosehips — Rich in vitamin C and antioxidant compounds, rosehips provide nutritive support and help nourish healthy tissues.

Ginger root — A warming stimulant traditionally used to support circulation, digestion, and the body’s natural inflammatory response.

Cinnamon chips — A warming aromatic and carminative herb traditionally used to support digestive comfort and balance cooling formulas.

Orange peel — A citrus bitter traditionally used to support digestion, encourage healthy appetite, and uplift the formula with aromatic plant compounds.

Apple pieces — Provide gentle nutritive support, natural sweetness, and body to the finished preparation.

Calendula petals — Traditionally valued as a soothing, tissue-supportive botanical with an affinity for healthy skin and mucous membranes.

Star anise — A warming aromatic traditionally used to support digestion and respiratory comfort while adding a rich winter spice character.

Key Benefits

• Supports seasonal immune resilience
• Provides antioxidant and nutritive support
• Encourages healthy circulation and warmth
• Supports digestive function during seasonal transitions
• Traditionally used in winter herbal preparations for respiratory wellness

Ingredients

Elderberry, elderflower, rosehips, ginger root, cinnamon chips, dried orange peel, dried apple pieces, calendula petals, star anise

Flavor Profile

Rich berry sweetness with bright citrus, warming spice, and a subtle floral-anise finish

Preparation Methods

Herbal Tea Infusion

Combine 1 tablespoon of the blend with 8–12 ounces of hot water. Cover and steep for 10–15 minutes. Strain and enjoy warm.

For a stronger preparation, simmer gently for 15–20 minutes as a decoction.

Traditional Elderberry Syrup

Combine 1 part herbal blend with 4 parts water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered until the liquid reduces by half. Strain through fine mesh or cheesecloth, pressing the herbs to extract all liquid.

Allow to cool until warm, then stir in raw honey to taste.

Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Classic Elderberry Elixir with Honey & Brandy

Prepare the decoction as above, reducing the liquid by half. Strain and allow to cool until warm.

Stir in:

• 1 part raw honey
• ½ part brandy

Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Suggested Use (Once Prepared)

For seasonal wellness:
1–2 teaspoons daily of prepared syrup or elixir

At the first sign of seasonal imbalance:
1 teaspoon every few hours as desired

As a tea:
Enjoy 1 cup daily or as desired during colder months.

Notes

Not recommended for children under 1 year due to raw honey.

Use caution if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medications, or avoiding alcohol. Choose the alcohol-free syrup or tea preparation when preferred.

Handcrafted in small batches in Fort Collins, Colorado.