02/17/2026
🌹 Rosehip & Cinnamon Herbal Syrup
🌿 Health Benefits
Rosehips
• Extremely high in natural vitamin C (immune support)
• Anti-inflammatory (joint + skin health)
• Rich in antioxidants (heart health + anti-aging)
• Supports collagen production
Cinnamon
• Balances blood sugar
• Improves circulation
• Antimicrobial & antiviral
• Warming for digestion and cold symptoms
Raw Honey (optional but recommended)
• Soothes sore throats
• Natural antimicrobial
• Preserves syrup
• Adds minerals + enzymes
Together, this syrup is great for:
✔ Cold & flu season
✔ Sore throats
✔ Immune boosting
✔ Digestive support
✔ Winter wellness tonic
⸻
🍯 Ingredients
• 1 cup dried rosehips (or 2 cups fresh, chopped)
• 2 cinnamon sticks (or 2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon powder)
• 3 cups filtered water
• 1 cup raw local honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• Optional: slice of fresh ginger, orange peel, or cloves for extra warmth
⸻
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1 – Simmer the herbs
1. Add rosehips, cinnamon, and water to a saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, until liquid reduces by about half.
Step 2 – Steep
4. Turn off heat and cover.
5. Let steep 15–20 minutes to extract more nutrients.
Step 3 – Strain
6. Strain through fine mesh or cheesecloth.
7. Press herbs to get all liquid out.
Step 4 – Add honey
8. Let liquid cool until warm (not hot — preserves honey’s enzymes).
9. Stir in honey until fully dissolved.
Step 5 – Store
10. Pour into glass jar or bottle.
11. Refrigerate up to 3–4 weeks.
⸻
🥄 How to Use
• Daily tonic: 1–2 tablespoons straight
• In tea or warm water
• Over oatmeal or pancakes
• Immune shot during cold season
• Mix into sparkling water for herbal soda
⸻
🌟 Extra Tips
• Freeze into ice cubes for longer storage
• Add lemon for extra vitamin C
• Use Ceylon cinnamon for gentler daily use
• Great gift idea in small amber bottles
