Elderberry has been part of European folk medicine for centuries, and it remains one of the most popular traditional herbs for daily wellness routines. Store-bought elderberry syrup is expensive, often loaded with sugar and preservatives, and frequently made from low-quality elderberries. Making your own takes less than an hour and produces a fresher syrup at a fraction of the cost.
This kit gives you everything you need except the honey and water. Every ingredient is carefully sourced, farm-grown where we can, hand-picked from trusted suppliers where we can't. Instructions are included.
What's In the Kit
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Dried elderberries (Sambucus nigra), the base of the syrup, traditionally used in herbal wellness routines.
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Cinnamon sticks, warming and traditionally paired with elderberry for a wellness syrup.
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Whole cloves, aromatic and classic with elderberry.
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Ginger root, warming, traditionally paired with elderberry in folk recipes.
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Step-by-step instructions, included in every kit.
You add: raw honey (ideally local) and filtered water. That's it.
How to Make It
Combine the dried elderberries and spices with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes until the liquid reduces by roughly half. Cool slightly, mash the berries, strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth, then stir in 1 cup of raw honey. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 months. The whole process takes about an hour and yields roughly 16 oz of syrup.
How to Use the Syrup
Traditional use is 1 tablespoon daily for adults as part of a wellness routine, 1 teaspoon for children over 12 months. Do not give honey-containing products to children under 1 year old. We make no medical claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much syrup does one kit make?
One kit yields approximately 16 oz of finished elderberry syrup, a generous batch that lasts a family of four several weeks at daily doses.
Why make it yourself instead of buying ready-made syrup?
Freshness, quality, and cost. Most commercial elderberry syrups use a lot of added sugar, contain preservatives, and sit on a shelf for months. Homemade syrup uses raw honey, contains no preservatives, and can be made with the exact quality of ingredients you choose. A kit produces the equivalent of significantly more retail-priced syrup.
Can I add other herbs to the recipe?
Yes. Echinacea, rosehips, and astragalus are common traditional additions. If you want to experiment, reach out via chat or email.
Are your elderberries grown on the farm?
We grow elderberry at Mayim Farm and supplement with elderberries from trusted domestic suppliers when our own harvest doesn't cover demand. We hand-pick our suppliers for quality, and we don't blend in anything we wouldn't use ourselves.
Are these statements FDA-evaluated?
No. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We make no medical claims. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
