
Elder Berry (Sambucus Nigra) - Herbal Tincture
ize: 1 oz (w/dropper included)-- approx. 10 days supply MADE IN USA What is it?: Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.,) is a delicious wild berry that is both nutritious and also packed with anti-oxidants. It has a very long tradition as a folk remedy of suppressing cough and is a common ingredient in cough syrups (especially for children). It can also help boost the immune system, especially in the first day or two of "catching a cold or flu" as it induces sweating (diaphoresis). As well as containing an abundance of anti-oxidants (which help remove the free radicals that can cause damage to healthy cells), they also contain sterols, which some studies suggest can moderately reduce LDL levels; additionally, elderberries contain polyphenols, which have been shown to help control blood glucose levels. What is it good for: quiets cough supports the immune system may help regulate blood glucose levels Traditional Chinese medicine benefits: dispels heat from the Lung regulates Lung qi rel