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A health food drink made from
Elderberry
flowers.
The Elder has long enjoyed a strong medicinal reputation for its
therapeutic actions, as far back as the ancient Egyptians who
discovered that applying elderberry flowers improved their complexion
and healed burns. Both Europeans and American Indians knew of the
medicinal importance of such a drink. Especially used as a remedy for
the common cold and flu and to assist greatly in recovery. |
A black 'Sambuca' made from the black
syrup extracted from the berries.
The Elder tree is known as "the medicine chest of the common people.
The flowers, leaves, berries, bark and roots have all been used in
traditional folk medicine for centuries. The berries from the Elder
contain a considerable amount of vitamins A, B and one of the highest
in vitamin C. Just a simply beautiful flavour and colour that has
numerous applications in the kitchen and bound to excite your guests
palate.
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