Elderberry is where it’s at.

**Elderberry syrup. You’ve seen it in stores, people take the gummies when they’re sick. Let’s talk about the why of it. Medicinal use of elderberries is attributed to the ancient Greeks around 400 BCE, particularly Hippocrates, who called the elder tree his "medicine chest" for its wide variety of healing properties. However, evidence suggests people used elderberries even earlier; archaeological findings in Neolithic Swiss settlements show they were cultivated as far back as 2000 BCE. 

**So what does it do? Let’s talk about it.

Elderberries are jam packed with Vitamin C & Vitamin A which help support a healthy immune system.

They are full of antioxidants like anthocyanins, which fight off harmful free radicals and oxidative stress in the body. 

Studies suggest elderberry may help reduce the severity and length of flu symptoms. 

Potassium in elderberries helps regulate blood pressure. 

Elderberries contain phenolic acids and flavonoids with anti-inflammatory properties. 

They may act as a diuretic and help with digestive problems like gas. 

Elderberries do contain cyanogenic glycosides , which can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea if not prepared properly. You should always bring your elderberries to a boil and then drop to a simmer and cook uncovered for 40 minutes to neutralize these toxins.

Your elderberry syrup kit also contains organic dried ginger & oranges (dehydrated by me without sulfur or preservatives), imported, organic Ceylon cinnamon, star anise, clove buds. These all help with digestion, inflammation and provide antioxidants.

Elderberry Syrup should be used with caution by pregnant women.

Now, let’s go over the (+) components.

Elderberry Syrup (+) Cough contains the above as well as :

Wild Cherry Bark - cough suppressant, eases bronchial spasms

Ginger - immune support

Echinacea - stimulates immune response

Peppermint - promotes relaxation

White Horehound - expectorant

Red Honeybush - secondary expectorant & cough suppressant

Elderberry (+) Throat contains the above as well as:

Elderflower - antiviral properties, fever break, decongestant

Calendula - soft tissue ant inflammatory

Marshmallow root - immune booster

Peppermint - promotes relaxation, adds flavor

Slippery Elm Bark - mucilage (coats throat), decreases swelling in mucous membranes

Licorice Root: breaks up phlegm and aids in expectoration

**Elderberry syrup is generally safe for children over 1 when taken in moderation. Pregnant women would be safe using the Elderberry only syrup in moderation , I would NOT recommend giving the (+) recipes to kids. There isn’t a lot of evidence saying that it’s not safe, there also isn’t a lot of evidence saying that it is.