Elder flowers are produced by the Sambucus nigra shrub, found in Europe, Asia and Africa. Our Elder flowers supplier is in Bulgaria. Commonly, Sambucus nigra is known as Black Elder, European Elder, and Boor tree, with the "nigra" portion of the name as Latin for "black". The elder flowers emerge from the branches of the Sambucus nigra in the summer months, after which they drop and the berries of the plant are produced. The flowers on the shrub are formed in clusters which are small, tubular shaped, white in color and quite fragrant.
Our wholesale Elder flowers come in both the cut and sifted as well as powder forms. Bulk Elder flowers may be taken as a tea and may help reduce inflammation in the body. The flowers may also help with cough, colds and fever. The flowers have also been used as a blood cleanser and diuretic. When applied externally, the flowers may help with pain and inflammation, and when prepared as an ointment, these herbs may help with burns, scalds and wounds. In folk medicine the flowers were thought to help lower blood sugar in diabetics, although further study is needed to confirm such findings.
Herbs, including Elder products, when stored correctly, can remain fresh for up to one to two years. Quality control of each aspect of our herbs in bulk, as they are grown, purchased, processed and shipped to you, are monitored so that you can be sure of receiving the highest quality.