The first recorded medicinal use of elderberries was by Hippocrates in the fifth century BC, and the Romans believed that anyone who cultivated the elderberry would die of old age instead of sickness. Elderberries contain organic pigments, tannin, amino acids, sugar, rutin, viburnic acid, and a large amount of vitamin C, and are mildly laxative, diuretic, diaphoretic, and mildly sedative. Bioflavinoids and other proteins in the juice destroy the ability of cold and flu viruses to infect a cell. People with the flu who took elderberry juice reported less severe symptoms and felt better than those who didn't. An MD stated in a Good Housekeeping Magazine article that elderberry is as effective as a flu shot and a lot easier to take.
Elderberries also boost the body's immune system.
Blood analysis of people taking elderberries revealed greater levels of antibodies capable of fighting flu virus. Testimonials from our customers support the historical medicinal claims and are truly amazing in the ways elderberries help people. Elderberries are safe for all ages. Large doses of elderberry juice relieves constipation, so you don't have to worry if a child takes too much. Our elderberry syrup is a great cough syrup and has a taste the kids love without any alcohol or other added drugs.