Iron Boost Tonic Recipe

If your iron levels are low, this nourishing herbal syrup can be included into your daily routine for natural, organic iron support.

Made from iron-rich herbs, this syrup is designed to strengthen and tonify the blood. The following recipe contains carefully selected herbs that are rich in iron, as well as other plant constituents that support the body’s ability to absorb and utilise iron.

Adding organic iron to your diet through herbs and food is a sustainable approach to reaching your recommended daily intake. More and more research proves that too much iron in the body can be just as damaging as too little. Therefore, incorporating iron through food and herbal preparations offers a balanced alternative to pharmaceutical iron supplements. (Please always Consult your medical provider brfore using any herbal remedies)

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp nettle

4 tbsp yellow dock root

4 tbsp dandelion leaf

4 tbsp dried elderberries

3 tbsp dandelion root

3 tbsp burdock root

3 tbsp alfalfa

1.5 litres water

400 ml blackstrap molasses

2 tbsp raw honey

200 ml brandy, gin or vodka (or 100ml distilled pure alcohol)

DIRECTIONS

Add water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Turn down to low heat and add your herbs.

Simmer on low heat for 1 hour, until the mixture is reduced by approximately 1/3.

Turn off heat and let the mixture cool for 15 minutes.

Strain the mixture into another pot or glass/stainless steel bowl.

Stir in blackstrap molasses.

Allow the herbal syrup to cool to room temperature before adding honey. Once you’ve added honey, stir well.

If using alcohol, add this to the syrup as your final step once the syrup has cooled completely. Pour into glass bottles, label and refrigerate.

NOTES:

* Raw elderberries contain hydrocyanic acid (HCN), which is a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting if the berries are consumed raw. Always cook elderberries (for at least 30mins) before consuming them.

* You can make this syrup with or without adding alcohol. Adding alcohol keeps the syrup for longer, approximately a couple of months compared to a couple of week without alcohol.

* You may up to 1litre of water for organic pomegranate juice, cherry juice or grape juice for a more fruity flavour and extra antioxidants and vitamin C.