The legendary doctor Hippocrates swore by its power, and Hildegard von Bingen also sawElderberries as part of your medicine cabinetSince ancient times, the black fruits of the elderberry bush have been processed into teas, juices, or schnapps and used as a household remedy on a variety of occasions, especially during the cold season.
What exactly is elderberry?
The Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a shrub up to eleven meters tall, on which red, later black, stone fruits ripen from August onwards. In northern Germany, the bush is also known as lilac, in Bavaria-Austria as holler, and in southwestern Germany-Switzerland as holder. The black elderberry is one of the most common shrub species in Central Europe. Therefore, it is no wonder that the plantplays a major role in popular beliefplays a role and is considered, for example, to be the home of good spirits and was planted near the house for protection.
What makes the black elderberry so special?
The berry is inedible when eaten raw. However, it has long been processed asHome remedies for various occasionsThis "black gold" owes its many uses to its concentrated array of beneficial ingredients. For example, its high vitamin and antioxidant content naturally strengthens the immune system and supports vision.
Use of black elderberry
Preparations containing black elderberry are used thanks to their expectorant and diaphoretic propertiestraditionally used for colds, but also as a mild laxative and for diarrhea. Due to their diuretic effect, elderberries also play a role in bladder and kidney problems andhelp detoxify the bodyIn recent years, elderberry extract has also been found in various cosmetics.
What are the main ingredients?
The elderberry is aA true nutritional bomb made from flavonoids, essential oils, plant pigments(anthocyanidins), abundantVitamin CandB vitamins.In particular, thehigh content of special anthocyanins, plant pigments, which belong to the secondary plant substances, make the berry very popular.
