E L D E R B E R R Y
Sambucus Nigra

We could talk about the folklore and magic behind this plant, and we will, but today I wanted to get into a VERY light version of the science behind what happens when we consume elderberry syrup.

These delicious dark berries are PACKED with Vitamins, important flavonoids, and trace elements of minerals, which is why I use this plant in my traditional cold and flu remedy, elderberry syrup. A powerhouse!

Elderberries are excellent at reducing inflammation and oxidative stress (the disturbance of balance in free radicals and our bodies ability to defend against them). Our immune system is constantly working to maintain this balance, (it’s a process called immunomodulation), regulating our body’s ability to fight off illness. This plant is so powerful at doing this job, that it is currently being studied on the impact of Covid-19.

So, the reason we take elderberry syrup from the moment you feel that tickle in your throat, and then keep taking it throughout the day, is to help contain the virus, limiting the spread of the virus to other organs / areas of the body. Every spoonful gives the body another boost of cellular warriors to go in and defend the body's healthy cells and it’s innate ability to do this on it’s own.

Nessa is a clinical herbalist student, studying plant medicine and making herbal remedies in her home Nogo/PTBO. You can find her empowering concoctions, including Elderberry syrup in both 8oz and 16oz sizes