Elder

The inexhaustible and invaluable wisdom of our ancestors from time immemorial has endowed elderberry with amazing properties. In particular, it was believed that elderberry can significantly increase life expectancy. Elderberry is an ancient and extremely popular plant. Despite its southern origin, elderberry also takes root well in temperate areas.

References to elderberry are often found in the folklore of European countries. This berry is especially appreciated in Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany. And such a rich history and wide prevalence of elderberry is absolutely justified. Not only is it quite delicious, it's also an extremely healthy berry.

The benefits of elderberry

The benefits of elderberry are contained in its composition. This berry contains a significant amount of vitamins A, B and C, as well as iron, calcium, zinc, copper selenium and other substances necessary for the body. The useful properties of elderberry are appreciated not only by folk, but also by official medicine. Elderberry flowers have an effective sweating effect. Infusions of these colors are recommended for various colds such as influenza, sore throat. Elderberry relieves coughing and contributes to the speedy recovery of the body.

In addition, elderberry extract has a mild laxative effect, so it is prescribed in the presence of problems with the gastrointestinal tract. The benefits of elderberry are proven in relieving the symptoms of rheumatism, radiculitis. It relieves many skin diseases, helps with gout and kidney diseases. Elderberry is able to fight toxin and slag deposits in the body.

It is noteworthy that all parts of this plant are used in the treatment of many and many diseases. Flowers, berries, bark and elderberry roots have medicinal properties. In cosmetology, elderberry has also found application. The drugs, which include this berry, return freshness and elasticity to the skin, have a beneficial effect on the complexion and structure of the skin, eliminate acne and pigmentation.

The culinary application of elderberry is no less diverse than its use for medicinal purposes. Elderberry is used to make jam, povidlo, jam, wine, compote, jelly, syrup. Of course, many refuse elderberry in exceptional taste qualities, but it has been proven and widely known that elderberry is able to improve the taste of our usual dishes. The calorie content of elderberry is 73 kcal. 100 gr. Very often flowers and berries of elderberry are added to tea, which gives it not only an unusual taste and a unique aroma, but also significantly increases the beneficial properties of this drink.

Harms of elderberry

The harm of elderberry has been proven by specialists in colitis, diabetes insipidus. In addition, elderberry in large quantities is contraindicated in pregnant women. It is important to note that the above applies to black elderberry. Red elderberry is poisonous to humans.