He althy tinctures and syrups from the spring garden

Contents:

1. Pine shoot syrup
2. Elderberry flower tincture
3. Dandelion flower syrup

Pine shoot syrup

This is a natural remedy for many problems. First of all, it is a proven method of catching a cold. It has a warming, bactericidal and expectorant effect, and in the case of a runny nose, it will facilitate breathing. It is rich in minerals, carbohydrates and vitamin C which are essential in the treatment of colds, pharyngitis and other infections. Thanks to the content of pine essential oil, it helps to open the respiratory system and facilitates breathing.Used prophylactically throughout the year, it strengthens immunity and helps to avoid colds, especially in the autumn and winter season.

Preparationsyrup from young pine shootsis very easy.

Ingredients

• Jars
• Dry pine shoots, which we weigh first to select the right amount of sugar.
• Sugar (preferably brown, but can also be white) - max. 1 kg per kilogram of pine shoots, but if you prefer a less sweet syrup, you can add less.

Preparation

Clean the pine shoots of brown scales, but do not wash them in water - they must be dry. Then smash them with a pestle. Arrange the first layer of shoots at the bottom of the jar and sprinkle it with sugar.Then alternate layers of shoots, sprinkling each with sugarWhen the jar is full, a slightly thicker layer of sugar should be at the top.Cap the jars or cover them with cloths. Set aside in a sunny place for 2 to 6 weeks - depending on how much syrup you want to get.

Be careful not to let moisture get inside - otherwise the shoots may become moldy. If necessary, add some sugar. After a few weeks, remove the shoots and strain the syrup, then pour it into scalded jars or bottles.Store it in a cool and dark place - so it will not lose its healing properties even for several years.

Elderberry flower tincture

Ingredients

• ok. 50 elderberry flower umbels
• liter of water
• glass of sugar or liquid honey
• teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 4 large lemons
• 96% pure vodka or spirit

Preparation

Cut off green stems from flowers. Boil the water and dissolve the sugar in the hot water (if we are going to add honey, let it cool down before dissolving it in water).Add vanilla extract and mix.

Scrub the lemons, scald them in boiling water and cut them into thin slices. Throw them into the jar together with the flowers. Pour water with sugar or honey and vanilla. Set aside for approx. 5 days in a warm place (from time to time you can mix the contents of the jar with a wooden scalded spoon).

Then strain the tincture through a fine mesh strainer or gauze, and combine the resulting syrup with alcohol and juice squeezed from the remaining lemons.Pour into bottles, preferably dark ones.Leave for about 2 and 5 months in a dark place ( although the tincture is delicious after a few days).

Dandelion flower syrup

Flowers should be picked in May. This is when they are most ripe and not bitter. Flowers are harvested on a sunny day - in the morning, when they are most open.