Elderberry Health Benefits!!
A Super Antioxidant!
The fruit of elderberries is high in vitamin C, flavonoids , and other polyphenols. Anthocyanin, a potent antioxidant, is found in abundance in black elderberries. Tinctures, infusions, syrups, ointments, and elixirs have been produced from elderberry flowers and berries for a variety of health conditions.
How does elderberry fight the flu? Compounds in elderberry bind with viruses before they can penetrate the walls of cells, thereby inhibiting their ability to spread. Since elderberry is nontoxic when cooked, it is safe even for children. The hot tea from the flowers and/or juice from the berries promotes sweating, preferable adding on lemon juice and honey and is soothing for the upper respiratory infections, also considered to be anti-rheumatic, laxative and detoxifying. In ancient times, elderberry trees and bushes were believed to have special mystical properties, and it was considered good luck to plant. Elderberries are also a good source of vitamins A,B, C. Cooked berries can be used in pies and jams, as a lemonade and you also can make from the berries a wine.
Elderberries and Bilberries are not only delicious, they are incredibly good for you. Elderberries have twice the amount of antioxidants as blueberries and cranberries. Elderberry juice also supplies vitamin C to assist in the fight against colds; it’s been medically proven as a strong anti-viral and immune system enhancer.
