Introduction |
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How to Use This Book |
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Chapter 1 An Elderberry Primer |
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The Usefulness of Herbal Medicine in the Modern World |
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A Brief(ish) Look at Elderberry's Long History of Medicinal Use |
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Chapter 2 Using Elderberry To Promote Health |
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Scientific Research on Elderberry |
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Elderflower Benefits and Uses |
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31 | (1) |
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Using Elder Like an Herbalist |
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32 | (4) |
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36 | (4) |
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Supporting Immune Function with Elderberry |
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40 | (4) |
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Using Elderberries for Immune Support |
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Chapter 3 Sourcing Elderberries And Elderflowers |
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What to Look for When Buying Elderberries and Elderflowers |
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53 | (2) |
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Foraging Elderberries and Elderflowers |
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55 | (3) |
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Identifying Elderberry Shrubs |
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Foraging Elderflowers and Elderberries |
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Chapter 4 Growing Elderberry In The Home Landscape |
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71 | (5) |
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77 | (2) |
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79 | (6) |
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Chapter 5 Preserving And Preparing Elderberries And Elderflowers |
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Preserving Fresh Elderflowers and Elderberries |
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Elderberry and Elderflower Kitchen Creations |
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Cooking with Elderberry and Elderflower |
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Using Elderberry and Elderflower in Recipes |
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ELDERFLOWER AND ELDERBERRY RECIPES |
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Part I Preparations For Immune Support |
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Elderflower Tea or Infusion |
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98 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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99 | (2) |
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Elderberry Base (Decoction) |
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101 | (1) |
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102 | (2) |
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104 | (1) |
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Elderberry-Infused Maple Sap |
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105 | (1) |
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106 | (1) |
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107 | (1) |
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Elderberry-Infused Vinegar |
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108 | (1) |
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Elderflower-Infused Vinegar |
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109 | (2) |
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111 | (1) |
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111 | (2) |
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Elderberry Calendula Cold and Flu Elixir |
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113 | (1) |
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Get-Well-Quick Elderberry Popsicle |
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114 | (1) |
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Immune-Boosting Sore Throat Lollipops |
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115 | (1) |
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Peppermint Elderberry Cough Drops |
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116 | (1) |
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Part II Elderberry And Elderflower Desserts, Treats & More |
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119 | (2) |
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Strawberry Elderflower Jam |
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121 | (1) |
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Elderberry Raspberry Chia Jam |
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122 | (1) |
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123 | (1) |
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Immune-Boosting Triple Berry Smoothie |
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124 | (1) |
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125 | (1) |
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Blueberry-Elderberry Frozen Yogurt Pops |
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126 | (1) |
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Watermelon Elderberry Slushie |
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127 | (1) |
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Melon Elderflower "Sorbet" |
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128 | (1) |
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Blueberry, Peach & Elderberry "Nice" Cream |
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129 | (1) |
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Elderflower and Lemon Ice Cream in an Elderflower Ice Bowl |
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130 | (2) |
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Chocolate Syrup with Elderberries and Rose Hips |
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132 | (1) |
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Zucchini Elderflower Muffins |
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133 | (1) |
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Elderberry Raspberry Baked Oatmeal |
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134 | (3) |
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Foraged Berry Oat Muffins |
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137 | (1) |
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Elderberry Rhubarb Fruit Leather |
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138 | (3) |
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141 | (1) |
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142 | (3) |
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145 | (1) |
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146 | (1) |
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147 | (2) |
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Part III Elderberry And Elderflower Drinks |
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150 | (1) |
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Elderflower Sparkling Soda |
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151 | (1) |
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Fermented Elderberry and Honey Soda |
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152 | (1) |
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Elderberry-Infused Brandy, Gin, or Vodka (Elderberry Liqueur) |
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153 | (1) |
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154 | (1) |
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Elderflower Lemon Balm Iced Tea |
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155 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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Rhubarb Elderberry Cooler |
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157 | (1) |
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Elderflower Champagne Fizz |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (2) |
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161 | (3) |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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Sun-Extracted Elderberry Wine |
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166 | (1) |
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Chokecherry Elderflower Mead |
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167 | (2) |
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Midcilantro Night's Dream |
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169 | (1) |
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Elderflower Punch with Turmeric (Punch Fleur de Sureau/Curcuma) |
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170 | (1) |
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171 | (2) |
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Part IV Elder For Skin Care (And Other Things, Too) |
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173 | (10) |
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Elderflower Rose Hip Salve |
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174 | (2) |
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Anti-Aging Elderflower Salve |
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176 | (1) |
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177 | (1) |
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178 | (2) |
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Elderberry Ink, Watercolor, and Dye |
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180 | (2) |
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Elder Leaf Pest Repellent & Fertilizer |
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182 | (1) |
Contributors |
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Recommended Resources & Further Reading |
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193 | (2) |
Acknowledgments |
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Conversion Charts |
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196 | (1) |
Index |
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