🍒Cornus mas
Cornel berry (hon)
★ Signature remedyCornus mas
Tart red berries from the dogwood, ripe in late summer and dried or cooked into syrup.
Traditional use
Made into a tart syrup for children's upset stomachs and to gently lower fever. The dried berries make a vitamin-C-rich tea in winter.
How to prepare
Simmer 2 tbsp dried berries in 3 cups water for 15 minutes; sweeten lightly. Drink warm.
Safety notes
Very gentle. Reduce if it loosens stools.
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