« Back to products list Common Name: Elderberry
Botanical Name: Sambucus W. Hance
Growing Area: Native to North America. It is also found throughout Asia, Europe, North Africa and the West Indies.

General Info:
Elderberry is a tree that grows from 12 to 30 feet high (4-9 meters). The small white flowers produce tiny, juicy, purple-black berries.

Nutrients & Applications:
Elderberries contain high quantities of flavonoids, alkaloids and vitamins A, B, and C. The berries contain more vitamin C than any other herb except black currant and rosehips. They provide large amounts of potassium, beta-carotene, calcium and phosphoros. Elderberry is a rich source of bioflavonoids and anthocyanins as well as tannins, carotenoids and amino acids. The phytonutrients in Elderberries positively influence cell function.

Elderberry stimulates and builds up the immune system and is very effective in battling cold symptoms. Acting as an antioxidant, Elderberry can protect the body against damage from free radicals. Elderberry extract reportedly helps support cardiovascular health and has detoxifying properties. People are known to eat Elderberries to lose weight. They are sometimes used in skin washes to soothe sunburn, to refine the complexion, help soothe dry skin and relieve minor acne. *