the tea. Drinking several cups of this daily will help sweat out a cold. • Elderberry syrup is another tasty cold and flu remedy, and it’s one of the most effective remedies you can make. Elderberries contain broad-spectrum antiviral properties and are able to fight off many different types of viruses. You can make elderberry syrup using either fresh or dried berries, following the instructions on page 15. • Make your own echinacea tincture (see pages 22–23 for instructions) before the cold season starts. To ward off a cold, take ½ teaspoon of the tincture every half hour at the first sign of symptoms. If you already have a cold, take 1 teaspoon of the tincture every 2 hours.
Fire Cider This is another of my favorite remedies that is effective, easy to make, and tasty, but not for the weak of heart. Make a batch before the cold season starts.
garlic
1 quart apple cider vinegar ¼ cup grated fresh horseradish 1 onion, chopped 1 head of garlic, peeled and chopped
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