Elder Berries & Flowers - What Are Their Benefits?

The name Elder, come from the Anglo-Saxon word 'Aeld' meaning fire. In 1644 a Latin book was translated English that contained 230 pages dedicated to the health benefits of just this one tree. Elder had been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its powerful antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties that can help with healing wounds and respiratory problems. Both the flowers and the berries of the Elder tree can be eaten and used to make food and beverages.

Top 4 Health benefits of Edler:

• Colds and Flu Remedy - Elderberries are packed full of powerful flavonoids, these useful antioxidants help to ramp up our bodies natural defenses at a cellular level. Elderberries also includes vitamin A, B, C, and aminoacids.

• Weight Loss  - A number of recent studies have shown elderflower extract to be effective for those looking to lose weight.

• Sinus Infections - Elderberries have been used as a treatment for sinus infection since folk law records began, simply add some berries and flowers too warm water and inhale the steam for instant relief.

• Gout and arthritis - It was way back in 1899 that an American sailor first wrote about the benefits of elderberry wine for his gout, and for good reason, elderberries contain a number of anti inflammatory compounds that are known to improve joint movement throughout the body

Elderberry Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 cup (145 grams) of elderberries
Amt. Per Serving
Calories	106
Carbohydrates	27
Fiber	10 g
Protein	1 g
Fat	1 g

Where can i find elder?

Elder trees grow natively in the UK so we recommend getting out in the wild and collecting your own, Elderberries bloom from mid-to-late June through August. The individual white flowers are about 1/4" in width and can be made into champagne when brewed correctly, Elderberries start to ripen in late July through September. First just small green berries, then gradually darken to a ripe juicy purple. They're nearly black-purple when fully ripe.

Elder berries can be frozen for use in the kitchen all year round and if getting out in the woods sounds like a little too much hard work you can pick up elder flowers and berries at many health food stores.

If you know any uses of the Elder tree we haven’t included please let us know.