Elderberries are the fruit of the Sambucus Nigra, known more commonly as an elderberry plant. These bountiful dark purple berries have been used in natural medicine for centuries. Dried elderberries have an excellent shelf life and make a great pantry staple ingredient. They are known to have a compound called lectins that can cause gastric unrest by indigestion but is not very resilient. A brief boiling period or even fermentation disarms the lectins and allows for normal digestion to take place.
Elderberries are a common ingredient in winemaking to enhance color and flavor. Can also be used to make infused vinegars, teas, gummies, mead, soda, herbal tinctures, kombucha, kefir, etc.
Dried Elderberries and nothing else! Organic and grown in the USA. Elderberries can be eaten in many ways, including:
Organic dried elderberries are a superfood that are naturally dried at peak ripeness and contain vitamins A, B, and C, as well as other nutrients. They are high in antioxidants and have been used in natural medicine for centuries. Elderberries may help with: Immunity, Eye health, Heart health, Lowering cholesterol, Treating flu symptoms, Coughs, Viral infections, and Bacterial infections.
Elderberries have few side effects when used properly for short periods of time (up to 5 days). However, pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take elderberry. If you have an autoimmune disease, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, you should ask your doctor before taking elderberry, as it may stimulate the immune system.
