Elderberry

Name: Elderberry
SKU: 5061032671748
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$27.50

1LB of Elderberry Berries (Sambucus nigra)

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Description :

Elder trees are native to Europe, North America, and Southwest Asia and grow as a small deciduous tree or shrub up to 30 feet tall. The leaves often have serrated edges. The flowers are white or cream-colored and grow in flat umbrella-shaped clusters. The flowers ripen into large clumps of dark-colored berries (ranging from blue to black). Many parts of the Elderberry tree can be used medicinally. The leaves are used in poultices or even fresh to stop cuts from bleeding, treat burns on the skin and heal bruises. The berries and flowers were historically used internally in teas to treat colds and flu.

History and Folklore:

Archeological excavations show large numbers of Elderberry seeds at prehistoric sites. The wood may have been used for tools as long as 16 to 17 thousand years ago. In Ireland, Elderberry was once considered a sacred tree.

Cultivation and Harvest:

Harvest the leaves, flowers, and berries for medicinal use. Harvest the berries when they are ripe, meaning that they have a deep blue, purple, or black color. If you wait until after the first frost, the berries will be sweeter. Harvest some leaves during the summer and the flowers when they are in full bloom. All the parts can be used fresh or dried although some recommend that the berries be cooked before consuming since they can cause diarrhea.

Precautions:

Do not use while pregnant or nursing. Red Elderberries are toxic. Do not use the leaf in children.

Traditional Herbal Actions:

Antiviral, Anti-Inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

Other Names:

Elder, Black Elder, European Elder, European Elderberry, European Black Elderberry

Tincture Ingredients: Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)

*These statements have not been verified by the FDA and are only referenced here as a fun fact and/or for historical commentary, not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product.

None of these items or statements are approved by FDA. Consult your physician before taking any supplement. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. All information here is for entertainment and educational purposes only.

Weight	570 g
Dimensions	12 × 12 × 12 cm
Size	1 Pound (16 Oz)

How to Take Herbs - Product Forms and Suggested Servings

Product Forms

Most HomeGrown Herbalist products are sold in three forms: powders, tinctures and capsules. People often ask which form is best. The truth is, it matters very little how we get herbs into our body but there are some advantages to each form.

Powders: Powders are the least expensive form. Powders can be made into teas or tinctures or you can just put the powder into a little juice or water and drink it.

Tinctures: Tinctures are alcohol extracts of herbs. They act a little more quickly in the body and are very portable. Tinctures can be taken alone or mixed with a little juice or water.

Capsules: Capsules are my least favorite form personally. I believe that many herbs are more effective if capsules aren't used. Click here to read a blog article on Capsules

Any of the above forms can be mixed with your morning smoothie or with yogurt, apple sauce etc... Tinctures mix really well with these products: Barleans Seriously Delicious Omega-3 Fish Oil. This is a great way to get tinctures into those who are sensitive to yucky herb flavors.

Recommended Servings for Humans

For chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently.

Herbs and Adults

Powders for Adults: 1-2 rounded teaspoons 2-3 times daily.
Tinctures for Adults: 1/4 to 1 teaspoon 2-3 times daily.
Capsules for Adults: 4 capsules 2-3 times daily.

Herbs and Children

Don't use herbs in children without consulting a physician. When I do use herbs for children, I dose them based on weight compared to an adult...1/2 an adult...1/3 of an adult etc...

Herbs and Pets

All of our formulas were created so that they could be used in either humans or in dogs, cats and livestock. Most dogs will eat herbs willingly if the powdered form is mixed with a little wet food. Tinctures can also be used. Cats are often very resistant to taking herbs willingly. For chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently.

Powders for Pets

Under 10 Pounds: 1/8 teaspoon twice daily
10-20 Pounds: 1/4 teaspoon twice daily
20-40 Pounds: 1/2 teaspoon twice daily
40-60 Pounds: 3/4 teaspoon twice daily
Over 60 Pounds: 1 rounded teaspoon twice daily

Tinctures for Pets:

Under 10 Pounds: 3 drops twice daily
10-20 Pounds: 5 drops twice daily
20-40 Pounds: 10 drops twice daily
40-60 Pounds: 20 drops twice daily
Over 60 Pounds: 30 drops twice daily

Capsules for Pets:

Under 10 Pounds: 1/4 capsule twice daily
10-20 Pounds: 1/2-4 capsule twice daily
20-40 Pounds: 1 capsule twice daily
40-60 Pounds: 2 capsules twice daily
Over 60 Pounds: 3 capsules twice daily

Dosing for Livestock:

Powders for Livestock:

Smaller animals: dose by weight as if they were pets
100-200 Pounds: 1 rounded tsp 2-4 times daily
200-400 Pounds: 2 rounded tsp 2-4 times daily
Adult Horses and Cattle: 1-2 tablespoons 2-4 times daily

Tinctures for Livestock:

Smaller animals: dose by weight as if they were pets
100-200 Pounds: 1 tsp 2-4 times daily
200-400 Pounds: 2 tsp 2-4 times daily
Adult Horses and Cattle: 5 cc 2-4 times daily

1 review for Elderberry

Rated 5 out of 5

Brooke Sarazyn (verified owner) – April 1, 2024

High quality product! A company I can trust.

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Many of our Herbal Products are created with herbs that are grown right here! Of course there are many plants that are outside the scope of our ability to grow in Idaho, due to either climate or quantity requirements. So when we need to supplement our growing efforts, we purchase only the finest product from quality, growers that we trust! All of our Single Herb Tinctures are made right here at our own facility with a single plant.

Our plants are grown, weeded, harvested and processed by caring herbalists filled with healing intent, not by machines. HomeGrown plant harvesting is timed for maximum potency...not the day the combine is scheduled. - Only the most medicinal portions of the HomeGrown plants are utilized for medicine making. - No pesticides, herbicides or artificial fertilizers of any kind are used in our herb gardens. HomeGrown wildcrafted herbs are ethically collected and identified by experienced herbalists, not minimum-wage, apathetic employees.

Yeah, we might be crazy to go to all the trouble when we could import material from Bulgaria for a tenth of the price, but we have experienced the difference in the quality of the end product. We are confident that when you use our HomeGrown herbals, you WILL see what all the fuss was about!