What is Elderberry Good for?

Elderberry benefits, elderberry is the name for approximately 30 plants and trees, though the European ‘black elder tree’ (or Sambucus Nigra) is the most widely known. High in antioxidants and vitamins, the berries of elderberry plants are prized for their health benefits and everyone enjoys a bit of elderflower cordial now and then.

Cultures around the world have celebrated the healing properties of elderberry, and Hippocrates – considered the “Father of Medicine” – called the elder tree his “medicine chest”. However, their medicinal usage has declined in recent years and people use them more in cooking than in medicine nowadays.