Carrie Williams Howe – Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup

If you’ve walked the aisle of a health food store lately, you’ve no doubt seen a proliferation of homeopathic medicines, syrups, and tonics made with elderberries.  Often including honey, these products are designed to prevent and treat cold and flu symptoms and generally boost your immune system. According to the University of Maryland medical center: “some evidence suggests that chemicals …