Elderberry Immunity Elixir Recipe for Colds and Flu

Cold and flu season isn’t quite the same these days. While I’ve always tried to take care of myself and support my immune health, this year I’m being especially diligent. This includes eating better and taking natural vitamins, supplements and adaptogens that help keep my body in optimal shape and boost immunity. However, as colds (and sometimes the flu) tend to be inevitable, this year I made an elderberry immunity elixir recipe (also known as an elderberry tincture) as a natural cold and flu remedy.

This immunity elixir recipe is an alcohol based tincture made with elderberries and a combination of herbs that can aid in recovery times if I do get sick. Alternately, it can also be used as a preventative cold and flu tonic if you are exposed to someone who is sick.

Elderberry Immunity Elixir Benefits

Elderberries are best known for their immune boosting support against colds and flu. Elderberries have been proven to support the immune system. In fact, one study show that elderberry inhibits the growth of respiratory bacterial pathogens and influenza A and B viruses after 48 hours. They are also high in antioxidants and vitamin C which can further boost your immune system and shorten the duration of a cold or flu virus. Therefore, when incorporated into an elderberry tincture recipe, you can naturally support your body’s immunity.

However, an elderberry tincture has additional health benefits other than its ability to serve as a natural cold and flu remedy. In addition to boosting immunity for cold and flu relief and expedited recovery times, an elderberry cold and flu tonic can also help to relieve fever, skin irritations, seasonal allergies, sinus problems and rheumatic discomfort. Further, it’s believed to assist in the removal of toxins in the body as well as promote urine flow and bowel movements. You may also find that elderberry tincture benefits extend to aiding in the reduction of inflammation in joints, tendons, muscles and ligaments.

All of the benefits of elderberry combine to make it wonderful choice for a cold and flu immunity elixir. 

Discover more in depth information on how to make an elderberry tincture recipe here. Plus learn more about the benefits of elderberries as well as the other herbs used (with links to studies,) the difference between an elderberry tincture and elderberry syrup, where to buy organic herbs and other helpful answers to common questions.