No, today isn’t a lecture or a lesson teaching anyone about manners… the elders we are discussing today are…Elderberries! Elderberries are an extremely potent source of key vitamins that boost the immunity and help the body combat colds and flu. If citrus fruits like oranges and lemons are re-known for giving the body an immunity boost, think of elderberries as an extreme turbo boost, due to the intensity of the vitamins and antioxidants.
For this reason many cold and cough syrups contain Elderberry juice. See BBC goodfood’s article on Elderberries here. Elderberries are also known for assisting with constipation, inflammation and heart health. They have been so popular as a natural remedy over the years, that even the Greek Physician Hippocrates called Elderberries the “medicine chest” of all remedies. They really are good to have in the lead up to winter and for maintaining balanced health all round. However, ensure that they are cooked as if bought raw and consumed uncooked they can be poisonous. Elderberries can be cooked by putting them in a pan of boiling water and bought to simmer and infuse for 30 minutes- until they are tender.
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