Winter Shield (January 2026)– Elderberry Syrup DIY Kit (Hands on Healing Box)

Winter Shield – Elderberry Syrup DIY Kit (Hands on Healing Box)

Build your own traditional elderberry syrup at home with our Winter Shield kit—an easy, hands-on herbal project designed for seasonal comfort, everyday resilience, and a cleaner routine you can actually stick with. You’ll get pre-measured ingredients, simple step-by-step instructions, and a laminated, hole-punched info sheet to file in your Hands on Healing binder so you can repeat the recipe anytime.

This kit makes one 16 oz batch of elderberry syrup using a classic simmer-and-strain method, finished with honey and lemon for a smooth, take-by-the-spoon syrup that stores in the fridge.

What’s included

• Pre-measured dried elderberries (Sambucus nigra) for one 16 oz batch

• Dried ginger

• Whole cloves

• Ceylon cinnamon sticks (full 10-stick pack)

• Star anise 

• 16 oz bottle for finished syrup

• Muslin/cheesecloth for straining

• Blank label(s) for name + date

• Laminated, hole-punched instruction + education sheet with QR to refills/videos

You provide

• Local honey (or preferred sweetener)

• Fresh lemon (Optional)

• Water

What you’ll learn

• How to make a strong herbal decoction (simmer + reduction)

• How to strain and bottle cleanly for better storage

• How to finish with honey at the right temperature for best quality

Storage
Refrigerate after making. Use a clean spoon each time. Discard if mold appears, it starts to fizz/ferment, or develops an off smell.

Safety & disclaimer
Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional. Do not give honey-based syrup to children under 1 year.

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