Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)

The elderberry genus has been in the spotlight quite a bit lately for its medicinal value at helping to stave off sickness. And it’s no snake oil either, as science has proven most of the traditional claims are indeed true. In fact, many medical doctors will recommend the use of elderberry to shorten the duration of colds and flu’s. Their makeup consists of lots of healthy, but hard to pronounce and spell components that we know are good for us such as: antioxidants, anthocyanins, and flavonols. They are also high in vitamin C, potassium, and phosphorus. All parts of the plant can be utilized, but the berries and the flowers seem to be the most important and most widely used. For full disclosure, there are a few negative side effects that can happen with the use of elderberry, so do your diligence and read up on it before making any syrups or concoctions prior to consumption. We are very interested in the human use aspect of this plant, and intend on us and our customer friends using