Primarily found in Europe and North America, black elderberries
have long been used in traditional cultures to support immune
function. Elderberry has an extensive history of being used in
the early stages of seasonal immune challenges. Regarded as an
"Elder" plant in Native American Herbalism, Elderberry has been
used collectively by many tribes as a tonic medicine and food to
promote health and vitality.Elderberries have also been used as
a food source for making wine, and syrup. The bush has been
referred to as "the medicine tree of the common people."
Elderberry has long been proposed as being immune supportive,
and supports the body's natural defense. Research studies show
Black Elderberry to have immune modulating and antioxidant
properties. Because elderberry is high in flavonoid rich
compounds, it exerts antioxidant protection on cells. By
providing antioxidant protection, elderberry aids in protecting
cellular health from free radical damage and airborne elements.
Uses of Black Elderberry This inform