Uses & benefits
Elderberries can help support a healthy immune system due to their high Vitamin C, antioxidant and flavonoid content.
Elderberries have a tangy, sweet taste and are often used in beverages such as gins and cocktails
Elderberries are renowned for treating sore throats, colds and influenza
For catarrhal inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, such as hay fever and sinusitis
Catarrhal deafness responds well to elderberries
Can treat anemia and edema
Acts as a blood, kidneys, liver and skin purifier
Cleanses mucous from the tissues
May stimulate peristaltic action in the colon
Serves overall as an excellent detoxifier and cleanser of excess mucous
Can be of assistance in the treatment of dropsy
Elderberries can treat colic and diarrhea
Induces perspiration and aids in the treatment of bronchitis
Can be of benefit for patients suffering from HIV, as elderberries are an immune booster
Has been used to reduce inflammation of the urinary tract
Aids in the treatment of rheumatism
How to use
As a decoction: 1-2 teaspoons in 500 ml of water. Bring to the boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Strain. Divide the 500ml decoction into three separate portions and drink over the course of the day.
Ingredients
Dried elderberries (Sambuci nigra).
For your safety
Raw, fresh elderberries contain cyanide producing glycosides and are therefore toxic when not cooked properly. These dried elderberries are perfectly safe however.
May cause nausea
Do not use when pregnant or breastfeeding
About These Botanicals
This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.
