Herb - Elderberry
Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra
Origin: Bulgaria/Albania/Croatia
Common Names: Black-berried European Elder, Boor Tree, European Elder, German Elder
Magical Properties: Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Prosperity, Sleep, Beauty + Love
Healing Properties: Antioxidant, Immune Booster, Constipation, Muscle + Joint Pain, Respiratory Infections, Colds + Flus, Headaches, Fever, Stress
Packed with antioxidants and vitamins that may boost your immune system. They could help tame inflammation, lessen stress, and help protect your heart, too. Some experts recommend elderberry to help prevent and ease cold and flu symptoms.
The elder plant is part of deeply rooted customs for both Europeans and Native Americans. As part of a European tradition, an offering for all medicinal plants was made to the Elder Mother.
Organic elderberries’ slightly sweet yet tangy flavor is berry delicious prepared into jams, syrups, and wines and baked into pastries and pies.
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