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Anemia Herbal Syrup

5 from 1 vote
This syrup can be taken while pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding to boost iron levels and help correct anemia. It is very nourishing with vitamins and minerals, especially iron. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings: 1 person
Course: Herbal Remedies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for syrup
  • 3 parts dandelion leaf
  • 3 parts dandelion root
  • 3 parts nettle
  • 3 parts raspberry leaf
  • 2 parts alfalfa leaf
  • 2 parts yellow dock root
  • 1 part hawthorn berry
  • honey usually half fluid volume.
Extra ingredients
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup fruit concentrate make sure it's not juice.
  • 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
  • 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons spirulina powder

Equipment

  • 1 stock pot
  • 1 mesh strainer

Method
 

Part 1
  1. Add water and the desired amount of herbs to the saucepan.
  2. Bring to a simmer over low heat for approximately 2 hours*. The contents should decrease by about half when completed.
  3. Strain herbs and compost used herbs.
  4. Add the desired amount of honey or another sweetener once the contents have cooled to approximately 100 degrees.
Part 2
  1. For every 2 cups of syrup add the extra ingredients
  2. Stir well, bottle, seal, and label. Store in fridge for up to several months.
  3. Take 4-6 tablespoons daily.

Notes

Fruit concentrate can be found at most health food stores.