Elixir

Since ancient times elixirs have been used to promote longevity, boost immunity, detoxify the body, Promote Relaxation and Reduce Stress. Since the days of the pharaohs elixirs have been touted as a medicinal fountain of youth. Hippocrates and Dioscorides both Greek medicine men wrote about and used elixirs. Elixirs have been used in traditional Chinese medicine, ayurveda, North American indigenous tribal medicine, African tribal medicine some by independent invention, some by learning and sharing information. The European settlers learned from the indigenous tribes of North America how to use natural medicine in general. It is important to note that the fundamental objective with elixirs is that you use them frequently. It's health benefit lies in the regularity of usage.

Elixirs are complex in nature, they are a combination of fruit, herbs, a decoction, sweetener and spices. 

Boost immunity

herbs

oregano, thyme, rosemary, and lemon balm.

fruit

citrus (lemon, grapefruit, orange), berries (cranberry, raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant), apple, papaya, pomegranate, acai.

sweetener

honey, stevia, yacon syrup, dates, monk fruit, coconut sugar, molasses and maple syrup. 

spices (used to make the decoction)

clove, cinnamon, oregano, garlic, thyme, and ginger

teas

white tea or green tea

Detoxify the body

herbs 

Milk Thistle, Cilantro, Nettle Leaf, Holy Basil (Tulsi), Calendula,

fruit 

Citrus Fruits (Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit, Oranges), Berries (Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries), Apples, Watermelon, Kiwi, Pomegranates, Bananas

sweetener 

honey, stevia, yacon syrup, dates, monk fruit, coconut sugar, molasses and maple syrup. 

spices (used to make the decoction) 

turmeric, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, Dandelion Root, Burdock Root and cayenne pepper

teas

green tea or white tea

Promote relaxation and reduce stress 

herbs 

Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Passionflower, and Holy Basil (Tulsi)

fruit 

Bananas, Tart cherries, pineapple, Kiwis, Oranges, papaya, apple 

sweetener 

honey, stevia, yacon syrup, dates, monk fruit, coconut sugar, molasses and maple syrup.

spices(used to make the decoction) 

saffron, turmeric, cardamom, nutmeg, Ginger, cinnamon, Ashwagandha, Valerian Root

teas

green tea or white tea

Equipment

2 small saucepans

mortar and pestle or coffee grinder

strainer

large non-reactive bowl

muslin or cheese cloth

teaspoon

tablespoon

blender

Ingredients

The two things that need to be considered are taste and medicinal content

16 oz of purified water

2 teaspoons of spice

1 teaspoon of herb

2 teaspoons of white or green tea

1 cup of mashed fruit

1 tablespoon of honey

To begin make a decoction of the spices you choose. This choice is usually based on medicinal content. 

Pour 16 oz of purified water in a saucepan, add 2 teaspoons of ground or mashed up spice.

Bring this to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 20-40 minutes, the decoction should be reduced to half.

This is your decoction. 

At the half way point in the other saucepan pour 16 ounces of spring water bring the water to a boil 

turn the heat down and add the herbs and green or white tea. allow it to steep for 10 minutes.

when the decoction is reduced to half and the tea and herbs are steeped take your strainer line it with muslin or cheese cloth.

place a bowl, rest the strainer in the bowl and 

pour the content of both saucepans into the strainer. Gather the corners of the muslin or cheese cloth, and squeeze it, 

try to get as much of the liquid into the bowl without getting any of the plant matter. pour the liquid into a blender 

Add the fruit and sweetener. this can be served hot or cold.