Cold and Flu Herbal Recipes and Remedies

Ginger Lemonade

adapted from Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs

4-6 TBS Thinly sliced fresh Ginger
4 med. lemons, juiced
2/3 cup sugar or honey

Bring 2 quarts water and ginger to boil. Turn off heat. Cover. Steep for 10-15 minutes. Add sugar or honey to warm water. Stir until dissolved. Add lemon juice. Serve warm or over ice.

*Herbal remedy for cramps, congestion, and fevers.

 Ginger Syrup

adapted from Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs

2 inch piece fresh grated ginger
1 cup honey
2 TBS cornstarch (opt)

Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cornstarch if jam is desired. Pour into jar and refrigerate for several weeks.

Use 1 TBS as needed. Add 2-3 TBS to hot water for ginger tea.

*Herbal remedy for motion sickness, stomach aches, colds, and coughs.

Elderberry Syrup with Ginger

adapted from Mountain Rose Blog

1 cup fresh or 1/2 cup dry
3 cups water
1 cup honey
cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, pinch ginger

Bring water and elderberries to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Crush berries with back of spoon. Strain. Pour back into pot and add honey. Stir until dissolved. Pour into jar and refrigerate for up 12 weeks.

*Used to fight off cold or flu. 1-2 TBS several times throughout the day.

Freezing Fresh Ginger

Break into small usable pieces. Place into freezer bags/container. Store up to 6 months.