Vitamins and Minerals
Elderberries are an excellent source of Vitamin A, dietary fiber, antioxidants, potassium, folate, calcium, iron, and Vitamin C.
Essential to (Body parts/Functions)
Elderberries save you from diseases like cancer and diabetes 2. Elderberries reduce the severity and length of influenza. These berries juice help to reduce the fat level in blood and in this way reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. These berries have properties of antidepressants. They improve the immune system and can protect you against UV radiation. Elderberries also inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
Origin and Usage
Elderberry found in Neolithic, pole-dwelling in Switzerland from about 2000 B.C. It belongs to the family Adoxaceae. This fruit is small and red, blue-black. It is used in liquors, flavors, and syrup.
Varieties and Types
The most common types are the European elderberry (Sambucus nigra) and the American elderberry (Sambucus Canadensis)
Myths Importance
In some regions, it is thought that elderberry’s tree ward off evil and give protection from witches. It is also believed that when this tree is cut down a spirit would release that will take revenge.