Elderberry, Sambucus ebulus, can be found growing along hedgerows, forest perimeters, and in gardens throughout most of Europe, southwest Asia and North America. Elderberries have an extensive history of use for its healthful properties and folkloric beliefs. Elder berries make a delicious, sweet syrup when cooked down with honey, and elder berry powder can be added to an array of herbal infusions, tinctures, vinegars, and syrups.

Elder is a plant native to most of Europe, North America, and southwest Asia. Its flowers and berries have a long history of use in traditional European medicine. Elder berries have also been used for making preserves, wines, winter cordials, and for adding flavor and color to other wines. Most commonly, the flowers or berries of elder are employed for their healthful benefits. The dried fruits are less bitter than the fresh. Although the branches and leaves are poisonous, the small stem which is sometimes left on the berry is safe. Elder used to be a member of the Caprifoliaceae family, was moved into the Adoxaceae family, and was most recently classified in the Viburnaceae family.

Elder berry supports immune health to help you stay feeling your best and supports the body’s immune defenses to stay feeling healthy.*

Elder berry powder can be prepared in tinctures, syrups, wine, cordials, and even ketchup, often combined with propolis or echinacea.