Syrup time !

                                                   ORANGE SYRUP

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ kg sugar

• 3 l water

• 1 sachet lemon salt

• zest of 6 oranges

Preparation method:

All the ingredients are to be boiled for 10 minutes.

Place syrup in a large jar, for 8 days, stirring twice daily.

Strain and put in bottles.

                                             ELDERFLOWER SYRUP

Only use the elderflower.After cleaning the flowers, place in a bowl and cover well with water (about 4-5 times the amount of flowers).

Boil for 15 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and leave covered 24 hours.

Strain and to each liter of juice add 1 ½ kg sugar.Simmer for 10 min.

Put into bottles after syrup well cooled.

Serve vith sparkling water and lemon.

photo source : wikipedia

elderberry may have a measurable effect in treating the flu,fever, and boosting overall respiratory health.

elderberry also have an diuretic and detoxiffication effect . 

 

                                                           PINE BUDS SYRUP

photo source :cosmos kitchen

Ingredients:                                                     

• 1 kg pine buds

• 2 liters water

• 1 ½ kg sugar per liter of juice

Preparation method 1:

Boil tree sprouts in water for 1 hour (2 l water for 1 kg buds)

Take the bowl from heat and keep covered 48 hours (cold).

Strain and per liter of juice obtained add 1 ½ kg sugar.Simmer 10 min.Allow to cool.Put in bottles afer syrup well cooled.

 Grandma used to give us one tablespoon from this syrup for cough expectorant, bronchitis, upper respiratory disorders and urinary antiseptic.It is great for immune system too and contains vitamin C.

Can be served with sparkling wather too as a refresher.

MINT SYRUP

Boil 1 liter mint tea concentrate (10 minutes).Leave the pot covered for 24 hours, then strain Add 1 ½ kg sugar and simmer 10 min.Allow to cool . Put in bottles after syrup well cooled.

"Mints are aromatic, almost exclusively perennial, rarely annual, herbs.Mint was originally used as a medicinal herb to treat stomach ache and chest pains, and it is commonly used in the form of tea as a home remedy to help alleviate stomach pain. In Rome, Pliny recommended that a wreath of mint was a good thing for students to wear since it was thought to "exhilarate their minds". During the Middle Ages, powdered mint leaves were used to whiten teeth . Mint tea is a diuretic.A common use is as an antipruritic, especially in insect bite treatments  The strong, sharp flavor and scent of mint is sometimes used as a mild decongestant for illnesses such as the common cold" source: wikipedia

BASILICUM SYRUP

Boil 1 liter basilicum tea concentrate (10 minutes).Leave the pot covered for 24 hours, then strain Add 1 ½ kg sugar and simmer 10 min.Allow to cool . Put in bottles after syrup well cooled.

     Potential health effects :antioxidant, antiviral,antimicrobial.I use to drink a cup of tea for headaches, but only one cup, not too strong tea,because gradma said that intake of the seeds in large quantities is harmful for the brain.I also use fresh basil leaves to ward off mosquitos.
"It is traditionally used for supplementary treatment of stress, asthma and diabetess in India." Duke, James A. "Basil as the Holy Hindu Highness". doi:10.1089/act.2008.14101. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
Basil has religious significance too, it is used to sprinkle holy water.

MELISSA ( LEMON BALM) SYRUP

     Boil 1 liter lemon balm tea concentrate (10 minutes).Add one lemon (chopped).Leave the pot covered for 24 hours, then strain Add 1 ½ kg sugar and simmer 10 min.Allow to cool . Put in bottles after syrup well cooled.
     Potential health effects :antioxidant,antimicrobial, antiviral.I use to drink a cup of tea as a mild sedative or calming agent, to improve mood and mental performance.Grandma offten claimed that a cup of lemon balm tea soothe stomach pains and helps to reduce weight.
     I am delightet of the lemon flavored leaves, so I offten use lemon blam syrup for topping ice creams or combined with fresh fruits juice.
     I also use fresh leaves for fish or chicken dishes, or as an "secret" ingredient for pesto.
     Fresh leaves rubbed on the skin banish mosquitos.

LINDEN FLOWER SYRUP

      Boil 1 liter linden flower tea concentrate (10 minutes).Leave the pot covered for 24 hours, then strain Add 1 ½ kg sugar and simmer 10 min.Allow to cool . Put in bottles after syrup well cooled.

 

 Potential health effects : commonly used for treating a cold or a cough, and related symptoms,linden flower helps to alleviate a stuffy noise and clear nasal passages, as well as break up mucus from the throat, linden flowers have a light calming effect, serving to help reduce anxiety. The linden flower can be used successfuly at treating stomach pains and relieving gas pressure.

  Linden flower syrup helps to boost the body's immune system for a while, making it more effective at fighting colds.

    I love to drink linden flower syrup with sparkling water and lemon juice, as a flavorful cold beverage.

    Linden flower syrup is also great with pancakes or for topping ice cream.

   Grandma used to boil some linden flovers with for 10 min and drink the flavoured hot tea to combat insomnia.

 

immune, colds, flu

NATURE'S WAY SAMBUCUS IMMUNE SYRUP

Elderberry, echinacea, zinc, propolis and vitamin C
Gluten-free syrup
Bio-Certified Sambucus Black Elderberry provides year-round defense. For centuries the dark berries of European black elder (Sambucus nigra L.) have been traditionally used as a winter remedy. In recent years, medical researchers have proven its efficacy in clinical trials. The high potency of BioActives constituents in Nature's Way Sambucus standardized black elderberry extract are proven to be "bioavailable" and active within the body for optimal effectiveness. Immune System Syrup combines elderberry with echinacea, zinc, propolis and vitamin C. Kosher certified. Gluten free. No artificial preservatives. 

This is good-tasting syrup that is an alternative to cough syrup. It's thick and coats the throat, and keeps from coughing.