Making Elderberry Syrup

I am not a doctor nor do I claim to provide medical advice. This is the recipe I use to make elderberry syrup for my family:
3 1/2 c purified water
2/3 c dried elderberries (1 1/3 if fresh)
2 Tbsp grated ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 c raw local honey
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