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COMMON NAME Standardized: European elder Other: black elder
BOTANICAL NAME Sambucus nigra Plant Family: Caprifoliaceae
INTRODUCTION
European elderflower is a plant native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Western-and Central Asia. Its flowers and berries have a long history of use in traditional European medicine. Elder berries have also been used for making preserves, wines, winter cordials, and for adding flavor and color to other wines.
CONSTITUENTS Potassium nitrate, sambucin, sambunigrin, sugars. The complex sugars of the berries are the immune-active fraction.
PARTS USED Flowers
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS Elderflower Tea, tinctures, encapsulations, syrups, wine, cordials, often combined with propolis or echinacea.
PRECAUTIONS Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
These lovingly - tended Botanicals are perfect for any craft projects like bath bombs, candles, soaps, salves, potpourri or as natural confetti.
All Dry flowers offered are food grade and suitable for culinary uses. You can use them in blends of teas, tinctures, infusions, to decorate cake, dessert as cocktail garnishes etc.
Biodegradable Confetti
Single litres are sold without cones and will serve approx 10 - 12 guests depending on your method of distribution (10-12 Handfuls).
Confetti is sent to you in a re-sealable bag which if kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, will keep for months, although we generally advise you to buy dried flowers up to 8 months in advance to reduce the risk of color or scent fade.
COMMON NAME Standardized: European elder Other: black elder
BOTANICAL NAME Sambucus nigra Plant Family: Caprifoliaceae
INTRODUCTION
European elderflower is a plant native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Western-and Central Asia. Its flowers and berries have a long history of use in traditional European medicine. Elder berries have also been used for making preserves, wines, winter cordials, and for adding flavor and color to other wines.
CONSTITUENTS Potassium nitrate, sambucin, sambunigrin, sugars. The complex sugars of the berries are the immune-active fraction.
PARTS USED Flowers
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS Elderflower Tea, tinctures, encapsulations, syrups, wine, cordials, often combined with propolis or echinacea.
PRECAUTIONS Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
These lovingly - tended Botanicals are perfect for any craft projects like bath bombs, candles, soaps, salves, potpourri or as natural confetti.
All Dry flowers offered are food grade and suitable for culinary uses. You can use them in blends of teas, tinctures, infusions, to decorate cake, dessert as cocktail garnishes etc.
Biodegradable Confetti
Single litres are sold without cones and will serve approx 10 - 12 guests depending on your method of distribution (10-12 Handfuls).
Confetti is sent to you in a re-sealable bag which if kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, will keep for months, although we generally advise you to buy dried flowers up to 8 months in advance to reduce the risk of color or scent fade.