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After the rain today, the distinct aroma of Elder Flowers infused the air up on the downs!

You would be forgiven for thinking that this Herbalist spends all her time out in Nature!
I do have Clinic’s and a dispensary to run, but I do also have a dog, hence the wonderful daily walk’s!

The scent of the Elderflower brought me to think about making my yearly batch of Elderflower cordial, it tastes gorgeous and is very easy to make.

Here is a basic recipie and one that works for me!

Ingredients:

Fresh Elderflowers

Sugar

Lemons

The weight is not important as the amount of sugar can be adjusted after steeping.
Collect your Elderflowers and remove the bigger stalks.
Place in a bowl and pour on enough fresh boiled water to cover and sprinkle with sugar.
Cover with lemon slices ( peel removed) Leave to steep for 24hrs, strain and adjust sweetness to taste.

Remember to cover the top surface with lemon slices to reduce the area exposed to oxidation as this will otherwise turn brown.

Elderflowers are Diaphoretic, anti-cattarhal and antispasmodic.

Use in a tea for Hayfever, Colds and Flu, sinusitus, Catarrhal deafness.

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3 Comments

  1. sophia
    08/06/2010 @ 8:44 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing. I was wondering if by any chance you will be offering a class making such a wonderful mixture, any time soon?

    • Andrea Hughes
      14/06/2010 @ 8:34 pm

      Thank you so much for your interest Sophia, I am planning a workshop for July and will send you further info soon.

  2. Karen, Herblaist
    16/04/2011 @ 5:40 am

    Sounds yummy. How nice it must be to able to walk out and wildcraft herbs. I’m in the desert and we do have some herbs but not the wonderful green leafy and flowery type. Thanks for sharing your recipe! Karen, Clinical Herbalist

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