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 […]
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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 […]
Elderberry Christmas Wassail Our Favorite Elderberry “Feel Good Juice” A new recipe made with our flagship Elderberry syrup! While our family had a cold a few months ago, we decided to mix up some fruit juice for the vitamins! In our house, most of the time the new recipes have […]
A new Christmas Dessert that will quickly become a family favorite! Elderberry Mixed Berry Crumble. This dessert is a welcome addition to any holiday or special meal! Easy to make and uses ingredients that we usually have on hand. A great dessert option to have the grandkids help make and […]
A Twist on Traditional Yams! Elderberry Apple Yams- A new recipe made with our flagship Elderberry syrup! Most Thanksgiving and other holiday dinners include some dish of yams or sweet potatoes. We don’t know if yams were served at the original thanksgiving feast, but we do know that we love […]
Happy National Dessert Day! We wanted to share with you a dessert recipe that we love to use during the harvest season with fresh Elderberries, but tastes great with re-hydrated dried Elderberries as well! Elderberry Frozen Cream Dessert is an old family favorite recipe straight from the farm. I always […]