Do the benefits of Elderberries ease my anxiety symptoms/condition? Or my congestion symptoms/condition? Etc. About elderberries and health conditions: Elderberries are always going to be good for your immune system and good in general with all of the healthy antioxidants and nutrients in them. These things become more important whenever […]
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Spread Some Lovingkindness Elderberry Jam Who doesn’t love to start their morning with a slice of toast slathered in jam? Jam is one of life’s small, but very sweet, pleasures. Whether it’s that PB&J you loved as a child, a spoonful of jam on hot biscuits, or jam as a […]
Is elderflower beneficial for acute inflammation? “Sambucus nigra L. is a plant of European origin and popularly known as elder, elderberry, black elder, European elder, European elderberry, and European black elderberry, being described in pharmacopoeia of several countries. Its flowers and berries have been used in folk medicine to treat […]
Does elderberry have beneficial effects against degenerative disease? “The genus Sambucus includes up to 18 species, among them the widely known and used Sambucus nigra L. Elderberry fruits are rich in sugars, organic acids as well in anthocyanins and other polyphenols. The beneficial health-promoting effects of elderberries and elderflowers are […]
Do elderberry and elderflower have a history as herbal medicines in Europe? “Sambucus nigra L. known as ‘elderberry, black elder, and European elder’ has become more and more popular due to its promising antiviral and immunomodulatory effects. It has a very long history as a medicinal plant. Although all parts […]
What is Elderberry Cordial? Just what is Elderberry Cordial? For that matter, what is a cordial? Typically, cordials are very sweet, distilled spirits that are dessert-like. Recipes for cordial traditionally include various berries, fruits, flowers, citrus, or other flavors, along with a generous amount of sweetener such as sugar or […]
My dad’s family is Greek. (Very Greek and yes, I even have a sister who uses Windex on everything for those of you who have seen the movie!)Â As an adult, I’ve tried to find ways to connect more with my Greek heritage. One of those ways is through food. […]
INTERCONTINENTAL AIR TRAVEL Is elderberry supportive against cold and flu exposure with air travel? “Intercontinental air travel can be stressful, especially for respiratory health. Elderberries have been used traditionally, and in some observational and clinical studies, as supportive agents against the common cold and influenza. This randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical […]
INFLUENZA A AND B VIRAL INFECTIONS Is elderberry effective and safe for treating viral influenza? “Elderberry has been used in folk medicine for centuries to treat influenza, colds and sinusitis, and has been reported to have antiviral activity against influenza and herpes simplex. We investigated the efficacy and safety of […]
UPPER RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS Is elderberry good for upper respiratory symptoms? “Upper respiratory symptoms are often treated with over-the-counter drugs, antibiotics, and antiviral medications. Due to concerns about safety and efficacy, there is a demand for an alternative solution. Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has been used to treat cold and flu […]