https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 00:49:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1895390 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 13:48:08 +0000 Vegmama 1895390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: Thanks for the links. </p> <p>Our doctor, who is an MD, doesn't recommend flu shots for every patient. Since we are not high risk for getting the flu (I work at home, and my daughter has a nanny, who isn't around other kids), she didn't think we needed to get it. Obviously, I know we are not immune. I have never received a flu shot, and I think it's a personal decision. My daughter is vaccinated, so I'm not anti flu shot because of a vaccine issue ... I'd just rather stay healthy by using natural means, if possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1894557 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 07:29:00 +0000 JoJoGirl 1894557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We take Elderberry pills bought off Amazon - Elderberry has been shown in clinical trials to be useful as an anti-viral so we take it. I would never do it instead of a flu shot, but as soon as we start feeling a cold come on, we take it.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15080016" rel="nofollow">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15080016</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11399518" rel="nofollow">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11399518</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1894412 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 21:16:05 +0000 wheres_c 1894412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just saw this! I swear by liquid sambucus. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1894392 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 20:58:59 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1894392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH is a new convert! I just started taking the Sambucol elderberry lozenges to hold this cold at bay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1894194 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 18:07:14 +0000 StbHisMrs 1894194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Vegmama: Thank You for bumping this! I have an awful cold (maybe flu?) that started last night and now I remember that I have a bottle of elderberry syrup in my cupboard! </p> <p>I am scared to death of everything going around this year, especially since I'm alone with my 3 kids until April! I just ordered these probiotics <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004H9O4VG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004H9O4VG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1</a> for the kids (safe for 3 months up) and these activated charcoal capsules <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006LCQ4Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006LCQ4Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&#038;psc=1</a> , and I've been blowing through four thieves essential oils. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1894182 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 17:48:52 +0000 Kimberlybee 1894182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the info from this website:<br /> <a href="http://www.youngandraw.com/35-awesome-ways-to-use-apple-cider-vinegar/" rel="nofollow">http://www.youngandraw.com/35-awesome-ways-to-use-apple-cider-vinegar/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1894181 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 17:47:46 +0000 Kimberlybee 1894181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know but I would give it a try. Right now I am trying to take apple cider vinegar daily to detox my body of inflammation so I will report back in a month or 2 to see if my aches are better (left knee constantly aching). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1894151 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 17:08:49 +0000 Mama Bird 1894151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! We're trying elderberry syrup for the first time this year, so can't tell yet if it will help. The main effect I've noticed so far is that if DS just hears the word syrup, he'll stand there with his mouth open and hope he gets a spoonful :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1894074 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:48:08 +0000 Vegmama 1894074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping this! Our family doctor recommended my husband get a flu shot this year (he works in an office), but recommended that my little one and I take elderberry syrup. Since we are home together, with not a lot of exposure to other people or kiddos, our risk is low. </p> <p>I found a recipe, and will be replacing the honey with vegetable glycerin. <a href="http://www.thehungrymouse.com/2013/03/07/how-to-make-elderberry-syrup/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thehungrymouse.com/2013/03/07/how-to-make-elderberry-syrup/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1531853 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 20:54:22 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1531853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need to try this! We have a small, but prolific elderberry tree up front. I've tried making jam one year and last year fried up the blossoms (delish) but I've never thought to take it for health purposes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1531836 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 20:42:09 +0000 allison 1531836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I absolutely do! I have read that it's better to use it as a "medicine" than to take it preventatively. And yes, they make (or you can make yourself) a glycerin-based syrup. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1531822 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 20:30:52 +0000 Snowdrop 1531822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I swear by it! Just use it on first signs of a cold though because it's a bought one and expensive, I have to make my own this year and use it more liberally.</p> <p>You can make it without honey</p> <p><a href="http://www.greenmanherbalist.co.uk/elderberry_syrup" rel="nofollow">http://www.greenmanherbalist.co.uk/elderberry_syrup</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1530955 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:02:09 +0000 MoonMoon 1530955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I swear by elderberry tea-I buy the dried berries in bulk at the health food store and steep them. I drank a lot during pregnancy and now during breastfeeding, but according to Google, that might not be good? Whoops! Never given it to the baby, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1530936 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:40:44 +0000 mamimami 1530936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wouldn't say I swear by it but it doesn't hurt. I've tried it on my 3 yo and my now 1.5 yo since she was 14 mo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-swear-by-elderberry-syrup#post-1530852 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:39:09 +0000 deerylou 1530852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I keep reading great things about taking elderberry syrup to combat bugs during cold and flu season. Do any of you take it as a precaution, or use it medicinally when you become ill? Do you purchase or make your own?</p> <p>For those that offer it to their LOs, at what age is it considered safe for them to consume? I know honey is a main ingredient, so I was hesitant.</p> <p>Thanks! </p>