Elder berries

The black elder, or sambucus nigra, is actually a very common shrub in Europe and eastern Asia that has been believed since ancient times to hold mystical medicinal qualities.

Sambucol has of late become a fairly common household name for a medicine that claims to be a cold and flu remedy. Studies have indeed shown that Sambucol significantly aids flu recovery.

Back in the days, the elder berries have been used by different folks – from North America, North Africa, Europe and Western Asia – because of its medicinal benefits.

The Village Winery and Vineyards located in Waterford, VA offers wine and products derived from aronia berries and elderberries.