About Elderberry Syrup

Elderberry Syrup is a formula that combines organic elderberries with organic echinacea, apple cider vinegar, propolis, and apitherapy raw honey to provide natural immune support. It is s timeless remedy that has been used for centuries to promote general well-being, especially during the colder months. It used to be a staple in New England and Vermont farm kitchens and has long been used to enhance overall wellness and help combat short-circuit common ailments.

How Elderberry Syrup Works

The formula owes its effectiveness in its carefully selected ingredients, which naturally contain Vitamin C. To retain its profound health-promoting properties, the apitherapy raw honey is not filtered or heated, which means that it keeps all the beneficial traces of beeswax, propolis, and pollen provided by the bees and flowers – all compounds widely used for their particular health-promoting benefits for thousands of years.

Elderberry – The Secret that Lies Within

Elderberry (or traditional known as Sambucus) is a medicinal plant whose use has been traced back to the days of ancient Greek Father of Medicine, Hippocrates. It is believed to be one of the most potent remedies to date that can effectively soothe sore throats due to its powerful antioxidant properties. It is also rich in nutrients, which help treat a scratchy, dry throat while also reducing mucous secretions (hence, alleviating cough). In this case, you may drop a teaspoon of Elderberry Syrup into a mug of your favorite tea.

That aside, Elderberry Syrup can also be used to temper allergy-related discomforts, especially those related to an overreaction of the immune system (i.e., hay fever). Being rich in antioxidants (see flavonoids), Elderberry Syrup promotes a healthy inflammatory response while supporting the upper respiratory tract.

A lesser-known quality of Elderberry is the promotion of gut health. A recent study has evidenced that elderberry enhances gut microflora and enables smooth digestion, which, in turn, affects our overall mood. It may also foster gut regularity. Of course, the presence of antioxidants allows Elderberry Syrup to provide strong cell protection against free radical damage. Hence, naturally supports blood pressure and skin health.

The Miraculous Benefits of Apitherapy

Apitherapy or bee therapy is the use of products made by honeybees, such as pollen, honey, beeswax, propolis, and royal jelly, for medicinal purposes, including the treatment of pain, burns, multiple sclerosis, infections, tendonitis, and more. It is an ancient therapy used for many millennia, whose health benefits are backed up by an increasing number of scientific evidence. Apitherapy is believed to help decrease inflammation and improve circulation, among others.

Elderberry Syrup Ingredients

The primary compounds of the formula are:

Raw honey – It has been used as a gastrointestinal and topical remedy for centuries. It inhibits infections and some diseases due to the enzymes, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and amino acids it contains.

Propolis – It helps disinfect and close fresh bleeding cuts while abating pain. Applied over a wound, propolis prevents further bacterial invasion. It can also be used on warts, as well as to cure canker sores and reduce inflammations of the mucous membranes. Besides, propolis is found to be effective when used to alleviate the symptoms of patients that receive radiation treatment (i.e., painful swallowing and disrupted red blood cell counts).

Apple cider vinegar – A compound high in acetic acid that contains friendly bacteria, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants, and protein strands. It can kill several types of harmful bacteria, which is why it can be used to treat ear infections, warts, and nail fungus, as well as for wound healing. It is also found to lower blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and boost heart health.

Echinacea – A plant whose leaves and roots have antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-strengthening properties. It helps fight the flu, control blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and lower blood pressure. Echinacea may also help manage anxiety and promote healthy cell growth.

Other ingredients: Water, pure grain alcohol.

Notes:

• Always consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary or nutritional supplements.
• NOT to be given to children below 12 months old.
• Some people may exhibit allergy symptoms after taking bee products.
• Elderberry Syrup is NOT recommended for long-term or excessive use.
• Do NOT use the product if the seal is missing or broken.
• Shake well before use.
• Take one serving every couple of hours unless otherwise instructed by your healthcare practitioner.
• Do NOT take more than five (5) servings per day.

About the Manufacturer

Honey Gardens is a manufacturer of bee products. Established in 1965, its founders were savvy beekeepers working on a family farm. Over the course of years, they enriched their knowledge around bees with studies on agricultural sciences and entomology at Cornell. At the same time, they were working with around 180 bee colonies and inspecting bees for the State of Vermont. They first introduced raw, farm-style honey to the Boston and Vermont market but soon put together a team of herbalists and elderberry specialists to develop organic honey-based products, including Elderberry Syrup, Propolis Spray, and Wild Cherry Bark Syrup, which are also their best-selling products to date.