Why Young Living Essential Oils

Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of the essential oils used in this recipe and what they can do for you! Most of these are the essential oil versions of the spices called for in traditional elderberry syrup recipes. Knowing that 1 drop of peppermint oil is equivalent to 26 cups of peppermint tea in potency, it’s easy to see why using oils is a no-brainer!

Thieves Vitality – This is a seriously amazing blend of clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus radiata and rosemary. It was created based on a legend about a group of 15th century thieves who rubbed oils on themselves to avoid contracting the plague while they robbed the bodies of the dead and dying. I’m just going out on a limb here and saying, this is powerful.

Nutmeg Vitality – Besides tasting and smelling festive, this oil maintains optimal digestive function, supports the body's natural inflammation, supports joint health and promotes cardiovascular health.

Clove Vitality – This is one of the main single oils in the Thieves blend, but has so much to offer that adding a little more just seems like more of a really good thing. It’s said that the people on the island of Ternate were free from epidemics until the 16th century, when Dutch conquerors destroyed the clove trees on the island. Many of the islanders died from the epidemics that followed. It is a powerful immune support and has been used in dentistry for years.

Cinnamon Bark Vitality – Another oil already found in the Thieves blend, cinnamon bark is a powerful immune support.

Frankincense Vitality – One of the gifts given to Jesus by the Three Wise Men, frankincense has been used for centuries! It is known to support the immune system and relax the body.

Copaiba Vitality - A magnifier of the other oils it is used with and supporter of the body's natural response to inflammation, this one is extremely high in beta-caryophyllene. Google that! CBD oil contains about 30% beta-caryophyllene, while copaiba contains 40-70%- Powerful.

Keep in mind that there are so many essential oils you could choose from, so feel free to pick and choose which oils you use and how much of each you put in. This recipe can serve as a guide for you to make it just the way you like it. Too spicy? Add more honey or purified water and elderberry. Too thin? Add more honey. Not enough flavor? Add more oils! It’s impossible to mess it up. Just tweak it as needed to suit your taste.

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Elderberry Syrup

1 C Elderberries

1/2 C Raw Honey

4 C Purified Water

7 Drops Copiaba

3 Drops Thieves

1 Drop of each: Frankincense, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Bark & Clove

Add elderberries to boiling water.

Allow to simmer for 45 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from stove & cool until it is just warm enough to melt honey. Strain with a fine mesh strainer & stir in honey. Then add oils. Store in the fridge.

This should be stored in the refrigerator to keep fresh. I’ve had batches last many months with no signs of going bad. Using 1 tsp per day for adults and 1/2 tsp per day for children will be beneficial for keeping your immune system boosted. If you feel like you need more support, take it often throughout the day until you feel stronger. This can be tasty to top pancakes or waffles or even add to teas as a way to sweeten!

Blueberry Elderberry Syrup

Ingredients:

⅔ Cup Elderberries

1 Cup Honey

3 Cups Blueberries

3 ½ Cup Water

5 Drops each Vitality Oil: Clove, Ginger, Nutmeg Cinnamon Bark

20 Drops each Vitality Oil: Citrus Fresh, Lemon

Directions:

1. Boil Blueberries

2. Blend until smooth as syrup and no chunks!

3. Add elderberries and simmer for 30 minutes- 1 hour, until it’s liquid is cut in half.

4. Cool, mash & blend

5. Pour through strainer

6. Add honey

7. Add your oils

Makes 40 oz

Instant Pot: Put berries and water together, manually for 9-10 minutes on high pressure.