“Nature’s medicine chest for the common people”- Hippocrates
Description
Sambucus canadensis is a 3m tall shrub native to a large area of North America east of the Rocky Mountains, and south through eastern Mexico and Central America to Panama.
Sambucus nigra, commonly called European elder, is a deciduous, somewhat sprawling, multi-stemmed shrub (occasionally a small tree) that is native to Europe, southwestern Asia and northern Africa.
It grows in a variety of conditions including both wet and dry soils, primarily in sunny locations. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, pinnate with five to nine leaflets, the leaflets around 10 cm long and 5 cm broad.
In summer, it bears large (20–30 cm diameter) corymbs of white flowers above the foliage, the individual flowers 5–6 mm diameter, with five petals. The fruit (known as an elderberry) is a dark purple to black berry 3–5 mm diameter, produced in drooping clusters towards the end of summer.
Elder’s Unique Benefits
Traditionally used for its bark, leaves, flowers and berries Sambucus (Elder) has been nicknamed “Elder Queen” and “Good mother” and has been known for its healing powers in Celtic, Scandinavian and Native American mythology for many centuries. In the Middle Ages elderberry was considered a Holy Tree, capable of restoring good health, keeping good health, and as an aid to longevity.

Elderberries

Elder Leaf

Elderflower
Our Other Ingredients
Apple Cider Vinegar
Honey and Beeswax
Olive Oil
Research
Hippocrates, father of modern medicine praised elderberries because of their varied beneficial uses. From that point forward elder has been noted in herbals and pharmacopeia. With the growing focus on elderberry today’s science backs up yesteryear’s folklore.
Packed with vitamins, iron, potassium, and powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins, elderberries are traditionally known to be good for your health and immunity.
Recently elderberry has gained popularity with scientists and consumers due to its antioxidant, antimicrobial and immune modulating properties.
We think elder has incredible benefits and encourage you not to just take our word… We encourage you to do your own research to find out just how awesome elderberries can be a great addtion for your health and wellbeing.
Useful Links
National Library of Medicine- USA
Double Blind Placebo controlled clinical trial
Science Direct – advanced research on the antioxidant and health benefit of elderberry
Elderberry for the prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illness – a systematic review
References
1. Vlachojannis JE, Cameron M, Chrubasik S. A systematic review on the sambuci fructus effect and efficacy profile. Phytotherapy Res. 2010; 24: 1-8
2. Barak V, Halperin T, Kalickman I. The effect of sambucol, a black elderberry-based natural product on production of human cytokines: 1. Inflammatory cytokines. European Cytokine Network. 2001; 12 (2): 290-6
3. Kong F. Pilot clinical study on a proprietary elderberry extract: efficacy in addressing influenza symptoms. Online Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics. 2009; 5:32-43
4. Tiralongo E, Wee SS, Lea RA. Elderberry supplementation reduces cold duration and symptoms in air-travellers: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Nutrients. 2016; 8 (4): 182