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Elderberry fruit (extract)
Description
This fruit is hand-harvested in the Pacific Northwest, minutes from our certified organic manufacturing site. Read more about Elderberry.
Key Benefits
- Traditional seasonal immune support
Product Features
- Full Spectrum Extract
- Gluten-Free
- GMO-Free
- Herb Identity Guaranteed
- 100% Vegetarian
- Pure: No Artificial Ingredients
Label Information
Fresh Elderberry fruit (Sambucus sp.) 1000 mg per mL
Other Ingredients: Organic alcohol
Suggested Use
Take 1 mL in warm water or juice three times daily. 1 mL = approx. 40 drops.
Background and Use
Elderberry is found throughout Europe, Asia, North Africa, and has been naturalized in the United States. The tree has been called "the medicine chest of the common people." The flowers, leaves, berries, bark and roots have all been used in traditional folk medicine for centuries. Elderberry was used by Native Americans in traditional winter season remedies to support the immune system. Elderberries are concentrated sources of anthocyanins, potent purple pigments that appear to benefit health in a number of ways.
At the Bundesforschungsanstalt research center for food in Germany, scientists conducting studies on Elderberry showed that Elderberry anthocyanins enhance immune function by boosting the production of cytokines. These unique cytokine proteins act as messengers in the immune system to help regulate immune response, thus helping the immune system.
Elderberry total antioxidant capacity is one of the highest of all the small fruits and that it had a much higher antioxidant potential than Cranberry and Blueberry, two fruits praised for their high antioxidant capacity.
Precautions
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or while nursing, until further research verifies no contraindications. Keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed recommended dose unless under the guidance of a health care professional. Discontinue if unusual symptoms occur.
