Dried Elderberries 1 lb 16 oz Contains Organic NonGMO Elderberries in NonBPA Packaging Whole European Elderberries Dried Organic Dried Elderberry Elder Berries Whole

European Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is the fruit of the elder tree, a flowering shrub in the honeysuckle family. Archaeological discoveries date the use of the elder tree back to around 2000 BC. In European folklore, the elder tree was thought to be inhabited by a tree spirit known as Elder Mother. The wood was often used to make dowsing rods and other instruments for divination purposes. In Celtic traditions, the 13th moon of the year is known as the Elder Moon, and symbolizes the darkest time of the year making way for new creativity and life.* Elderberry dried mixes wonderfully with ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and honey to make a wellness syrup during the cold and flu season. Elderberry organic can also be used to make delicious elder berry wine or steeped to make a mildly tangy and sweet tea. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.