Dried Whole Elderberries - 1/2 lb

Dried Elderberries can be used in pies, pastries, jams, jellies, wine and syrup.  Dried elderberries are also added to tea blends and to a variety of alcoholic beverages. Additionally, Elderberries are full of antioxidants and vitamins that are can help boost your immune system. From the days of Hippocrates through to the Middle Ages and into the 19th century, Elder has been famous for its whole body supporting properties. It was used externally and internally, and in every kind of form, including "rubs", syrups, tinctures, mixtures, oils, spirits, waters, liniments, extracts, salts, conserves, vinegars, oxymels, sugars, decoctions, baths, and powders.  If you need to look up some of those words, you're not alone! The luscious purple berries have long been considered the most valuable part of the entire elder plant.  These beautiful Elderberries have been dried to preserve as many of their active properties as possible. Dried Elderberry contains vitamins A, B, and is abundant in vitamin C.  Also contains potassium nitrate, and flavonoids.   Product Description Elderberries have been reported historically to soothe the intestines.  They contain compounds that inhibit the enzyme flu viruses use to penetrate our cell membranes, and also have an action that helps to prevent the virus from invading respiratory tract cells.  For this reason, elderberries have become a much-loved support for families to use during times of illness. Directions for Elderberry Tea: To prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of herb.  Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes, strain and serve immediately. Storage:  Dried elderberries store fairly well.  Due to Beeyoutiful's herbs and bulk foods being primarily organic or wildcrafted, there is a slight chance that there could be some naturally occurring bugs.  Beeyoutiful takes precautions on our end to minimize the chances, but we do suggest that you store them in a cold area - possibly the freezer - in an air tight container Nutritional Facts Content for tab 2. Additional Information Content for tab 3. Reviews