Herbal Cough & Cold Syrup with wildcrafted demulcent herbs & elderberry!

[@jrhenry9595]

Great video. I won’t weed my lawn anymore

[@SmallSeeds]

Haha . You do you lol. I just wanted to emphasize that some of the plants people seem to hate can actually be really helpful. I feel like a lot of time, money and energy is spent trying to get rid of something that is actually useful to have around. (most of the time more useful than grass) And not only for us but the wild life too. 🐝

[@6140970]

Thankyou for explaining the difference between the different coughs re: dry and wet. Makes loads of sense. Thankyou ❤️

[@SmallSeeds]

Yes! It is something that has helped me tremendously when it comes to making good cough remedies 😊

[@6140970]

@@SmallSeeds and me for now on. I will be making different ones from now on

[@caitlinhunt1653]

I've watched so many of your videos today! I find them so informative and soothing. I appreciate the way you explain everything in way that is easy to understand. I know it must be a lot of work getting your description box as detailed as you have too! I was wondering how long the frozen portion is good for? I have been making salves for a while and wanted to expand and try tinctures and syrups this fall. I don't really have anyone else to ask, so I am turning to the good 'ol internet for advice and to get a foundation of knowledge that I can build on!

[@SmallSeeds]

I would use the freezer syrups within 3 months or so. They may last longer than that but we haven’t gone longer than 3 months without using them. So happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying the videos as well as expanding your herbal knowledge! 💚☺️🌿

[@caitlinhunt1653]

Thank you so much! I love that you give links to research. It's really helped me start this deep dive that I'm on. I greatly appreciate you!!

[@boop7313]

Yum! I would love to sick at your house 😂What a gorgeous syrup recipe thanks a bunch.

[@KrisMakesThings]

Love this! Thank you good video

[@Vsor]

I did some reading after watching this, apparently mucilage is used as the adhesive on stamps and envelopes lol. I love that you site sources in the description. I like herbal remedies, but I am a staunch believer in science.

[@SmallSeeds]

I did not know that! Thanks for sharing. I am glad that you read the descriptions.The science is definitely important. It is good for me to balance out my crazy plant lady attitude towards remedies with some science lol. I really love when there has been a decent amount of studies done on a plant. It makes me happy haha.

[@MountainJohn]

I love Chemistry.... but I'm a staunch believer in science. Well that sentence didn't make sense. Because Chemistry is based on science, just like the majority of modern herbal medicine. As a Chem Major and a PTCB passed pharmacy tech with a minor in pharmacology, I am here to tell you that almost every plant used in this video (with the exception of Heal-All *prunella*) has scientific proof to aid in common symptoms associated with respiratory infections, viral and or bacterial. Elderberry has undergone numerous trials where it was shown in vitro to inhibit the growth of influenza viruses by bonding to the proteins which the virus uses to enter host cells for replication. An Israeli study (Israel being known for their superiority in medical fields.) showed that in 2006 people who take elderberry extract improved symptoms and recovered 4 days earlier than those who did not. This was a large study with over 190 people. On average 88% I believe recovered 4 days faster. Vitamin C found in rose hips in comparable amounts to oranges per gram is a very scientific thing. Vitamin C is present... studies show vitamin c is necessary to form collagen and helps the body absorb iron. Which is massively important when hemoglobin containing red blood cells are being destroyed by a virus such as influenza or COVID Cinnamon and Cloves have chemicals Cinnamaldehyde and Eugenol respectively. Cinnamon being used to help reduce muscle spasm which may induce coughing as well as being toxic to most bacteria in in vitro tests done in a lab setting, and cloves having a very potent anesthetic effect. Clove oil was found to have the same efficiency as benzocaine as a local anesthetic and if you don't believe me, go grab a raw clove from your kitchen and chew on it. Your tongue will be pretty numb within 5 - 10 seconds. Mullein is a little unnecessary here as it is most effective when smoked as the smoke contained a chemical that acts as an expectorant. If it is not sent into the lungs its effectiveness is reduced however it can be used to coat the throat to prevent soreness as a tea Mallow is a great plant for its mucilage. Like apples which have pectin, mucilage can glaze the throat and help the body heal any raw or open wounds such as all the micro tears that occur with viral infections, primarily influenza which like to grow in the nasal cavity and back of throat, both sensitive mucous membranes. Plantain is known for its antimicrobial and binding effects; however, I am not sure if I personally would have used it here. Hopefully that gives you a taste at what we have accomplished within the 21st century of medicine. In my books of herbalism from the 1980's there is mostly inconclusive evidence for most cures. They say there is no evidence to prove this. Which makes it seem obsolete. However, upon further inspection of books from 2009... studies have been done, and we are quickly realizing that the ancient wisdom about which plants to use for which conditions were based on a "what works and what doesn't" style of science. If you walk through the woods and eat a random mushroom each day until you die from poisoning. You will identify a poison. if you walk through the woods with an amatoxin litmus chemicals and collect various samples, go back to the lab and test them all thoroughly, you will have both found a poison mushroom. Both systems are valid.

[@Vsor]

@@MountainJohn I did not say "I love Chemistry.... but I'm a staunch believer in science" I said "I like herbal remedies, but I am a staunch believer in science." That is to say, not all herbal medicine is based in science, and I prefer the parts of herbal medicine that are.

[@MountainJohn]

@@Vsor I know you did. I was simply saying that saying "I love herbal medicine but am a staunch believer in science" is similar to saying "I love chemistry etc." Herbal Medicine / Remedies is 100% science based. I think Paraherbalism is the word you're looking for. Herbalism is the scientific study of herbs for their effects on the human body. Nothing makes its way into any study or article in herbalism that is pseudoscience or even Chinese Medicine. Paraherbalism (often called herbalism by wiccans, pagans and new age nuts) is the study in which the earth energy given by mother earth herself from her holy womb blah blah blah. This plant cures coughs because it has deep roots which is a symbol of deeply removing phlegm. That shit often gets intermixed with the very scientific and real study of Herbalism and its remedies.

[@Vsor]

​@@MountainJohn I'm pretty sure "herbal remedies/medicine" is a catch all for any time someone uses herbs as medicine. Their methods and beliefs are independent of this definition. Kind of like how someone who star-gazes can be an astronomer or astrologer.

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

this reminds me, I have a small bucket of self heal to thresh out for seed.

[@SmallSeeds]

Oh wonderful! Are you planning to have a nice patch of it growing this year?

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

@@SmallSeeds Good idea. When I clipped the mature flowers I was thinking of sending them to people who don't have any.

[@SmallSeeds]

@Wisconsin Farmer Wow that's even better. Spreading the self heal to people for some self healing.

[@jampackedfamilycountrylivi8022]

Very nice video! We will need to make this too. There are so much elderberries near us.

[@SmallSeeds]

That is wonderful! It can be really tasty and my daughter loves when I make things with elderberry syrup. I hope you’re family harvests lots of them and enjoys them as much as we do 😊

[@MountainJohn]

I love Chemistry.... but I'm a staunch believer in science. Well that sentence didn't make sense. Because Chemistry is based on science, just like the majority of modern herbal medicine. As a Chem Major and a PTCB passed pharmacy tech with a minor in pharmacology, I am here to tell you that almost every plant used in this video (with the exception of Heal-All *prunella*) has scientific proof to aid in common symptoms associated with respiratory infections, viral and or bacterial. Elderberry has undergone numerous trials where it was shown in vitro to inhibit the growth of influenza viruses by bonding to the proteins which the virus uses to enter host cells for replication. An Israeli study (Israel being known for their superiority in medical fields.) showed that in 2006 people who take elderberry extract improved symptoms and recovered 4 days earlier than those who did not. This was a large study with over 190 people. On average 88% I believe recovered 4 days faster. Vitamin C found in rose hips in comparable amounts to oranges per gram is a very scientific thing. Vitamin C is present... studies show vitamin c is necessary to form collagen and helps the body absorb iron. Which is massively important when hemoglobin containing red blood cells are being destroyed by a virus such as influenza or COVID Cinnamon and Cloves have chemicals Cinnamaldehyde and Eugenol respectively. Cinnamon being used to help reduce muscle spasm which may induce coughing as well as being toxic to most bacteria in in vitro tests done in a lab setting, and cloves having a very potent anesthetic effect. Clove oil was found to have the same efficiency as benzocaine as a local anesthetic and if you don't believe me, go grab a raw clove from your kitchen and chew on it. Your tongue will be pretty numb within 5 - 10 seconds. Mullein is a little unnecessary here as it is most effective when smoked as the smoke contained a chemical that acts as an expectorant. If it is not sent into the lungs its effectiveness is reduced however it can be used to coat the throat to prevent soreness as a tea Mallow is a great plant for its mucilage. Like apples which have pectin, mucilage can glaze the throat and help the body heal any raw or open wounds such as all the micro tears that occur with viral infections, primarily influenza which like to grow in the nasal cavity and back of throat, both sensitive mucous membranes. Plantain is known for its antimicrobial and binding effects; however, I am not sure if I personally would have used it here. Hopefully that gives you a taste at what we have accomplished within the 21st century of medicine. In my books of herbalism from the 1980's there is mostly inconclusive evidence for most cures. They say there is no evidence to prove this. Which makes it seem obsolete. However, upon further inspection of books from 2009... studies have been done, and we are quickly realizing that the ancient wisdom about which plants to use for which conditions were based on a "what works and what doesn't" style of science. If you walk through the woods and eat a random mushroom each day until you die from poisoning. You will identify a poison. if you walk through the woods with an amatoxin litmus chemicals and collect various samples, go back to the lab and test them all thoroughly, you will have both found a poison mushroom. Both systems are valid.

[@DavidVonRoehm]

This is so cool!

[@SmallSeeds]

Thank you! 😄

[@courtnerd6925]

can you make a medicine for nerve pain. also how long can they be Jar stored for

[@LynnKoo-z3k]

❤ it

[@KitaKitaWTDT]

great info video. thank you for sharing

[@SmallSeeds]

Thanks for watching!

[@sherryharpster3949]

How long will this be safe to use? Do you need to add alcohol to preserve?

[@SmallSeeds]

I try to use it within a month. Haven’t ever had it spoil because we usually use it up before that happens. You don’t have to add alcohol but absolutely could to increase the shelf life!

[@MinnieAcresFarm]

Coming over from your live with Her Healthy Home 😄 I am loving your channel 💕 what quantity of elderberries would you use for this recipe fresh or frozen?

[@SmallSeeds]

Thank you! So glad to hear! For fresh or frozen elderberries I usually do 1 cup of water to 1 cup of berries to make the elderberry/spice decoction.

[@courtnerd6925]

shelf life how long

[@nebojsa1976]

I tried this syrup and my brain is still stupid.