All sickness is mucus. Dr. Sebi enlightened our minds to comprehend sickness in our melanated bodies. Although doctors have named some of these types of sickness different names, they came from the same root problem: inflammation or mucus. For example, inflammation around the joints is arthritis and inflammation in the nasal passage is bronchitis. Pretty much, melanated bodies are designed to be alkaline at a constant 7.4 pH, and because the body is processing genetically modified and acidic foods, mucus is created. I recommend our Tension Release Balm or Circulating and Restoring Body Butter if you have inflammation in the joints. This article is more focused on eliminating the mucus in our respiratory and immune systems.

The Elderberry fruit is rich in antioxidants and is one of the most common medicinal plants in the world. It has been used for centuries. Making a syrup with all natural ingredients will heal the body without any side effects. This potent syrup can be made with fresh or dried elderberry with cinnamon, ginger, raw honey, and water to make the most delicious immune boosting remedy! A teaspoon of this is better than a flu shot or cough medicine!

I remember my life before being introduced to this syrup. I remember having colds where the mucus made it difficult for me to breathe and sleep. I remember trying the most bitter plants (like cerasee and aloe) to get the sickness out. Although they work, the taste is on the other side of pleasant in my opinion! When Elderberry entered my life, a cold for me would never be the same! I had the pleasure of having a cold for only a couple of days with no congestion whatsoever! (I also used Melanated Glow’s Congestion Balm daily for protection)

I take Elderberry syrup as a preventive precaution, so I take it as daily as I can remember to do it. My customers that know that they have immune issues reported no issues after consistently taking the syrup daily. Taking a dosage about 3 times when the body is fighting clearing the mucus will clear the body out in most cases. I have customers that only take the syrup when they feel something different inside of the body or they are aware of a virus they have been exposed to. Of course, as with anything and everything natural, you have to pay attention to your body. The length of time needed and the amount of the dosage is more effective when all factors are taken into consideration. (for example, height, weight, length of time sick, how sick, current eating regimen, etc.)

Two days ago I started reading Alkaline Herbal Medicine by Aqiyl Aniys. In the reading, phytonutrients were discussed. It talked about how the body consistently replicates itself, creating new cells, new stomach lining, new skin, and new bones. Nutrients and phytonutrients are what the body rely on to ensure that the cells that are being replicated are healthy. “Specific phytonutrients can interact with predetermined cells, pathogens, and toxins to clean those cells and neutralize the pathogens and toxins. Pytonutrients like the flavanoids in the elderberry herb can bind with the H1N1 flu virus and block it from entering the cells, while phytonutrients from other plants are not able to do the same.” Reading this made so much sense to me. All I knew was that the syrup works, this explains what is happening in our bodies to make the mixture effective.

Elderberry is one of my products that I definitely encourage for anyone with immune issues, households with children, and pretty much any one in general! This is great to have in your home to replace synthetic cough syrups and boost the immune system. Keep your body running clean! Take Elderberry!