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Elder Berries
Sambucus nigra, the name of the plant that produces Elder berries, is a large deciduous shrub that bears dark black berries. Sambucus nigra hails from Europe, and also originates from southwest Asia and northwest Africa. Our producer in Croatia keeps us well supplied with Elder berries. Other common names for Sambucus nigra include Black Elder, European Elder, Common Elder, Black-berried European Elder, boor tree and German Elder. The plant produces flowers in the summer, and the fruit comes on in the late fall months of the year. The small dark berries hang in clusters off the large shrub, and are attractive to birds who flock to the plants for late season food.
Humans eat the berries as well, and often serve them cooked in pies and jams, as well as in elderberry wine. According to some sources the berries can be toxic to some if eaten raw, however. The berries have also been used in times past as a dye or a flavoring. Bulk Elder Berries are commonly used for their antioxidant qualities, and are a good source of Vitamins A and C. In traditional medicine, the berries were used for their astringent properties.

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by kare on March 24, 2017
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by SteveB89 on October 19, 2016
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by GIGI on October 10, 2016
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by English Rose on April 15, 2016
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by rudy tudy on January 4, 2016
Product: Elder Berries Whole Wildcrafted
Starwest Elderberries
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Thanks Starwest Botanicals!
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by Sunny on November 16, 2015
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by Jeff on November 15, 2015
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by Stacey - Holistic Nutritionist on November 3, 2015
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Organic Elderberries
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by Ann on October 29, 2015
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