Friday, November 21, 2008

A Berry Good-Tasting cold remedy


At last a cold and flu remedy that actually tastes good. Elderberry has a long history as a tasty healer. Europeans would chase away cold and flu symptoms by drinking hot elderberry wine with lemon. Today, elderberry is used by herbalist to treat viral infections, including colds, flu and bronchitis. It may shorten the length of a cold by as much as 30to 40 %, If you take it early enough, you may not get sick at all. elderberry is available as a tincture or syrup, but the syrup may be more effective. It is also easier to find, and it tastes better than a tincture. If you still prefer a tincture, use 1 teaspoon elderberry three times daily.











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