Elderberry Tea vitamins and Herbs.

Elderberry Tea

Native to Europe and North America, Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) 
is considered a shrub but can resemble a tree. It produces 
serrated leaves, delicate flowers and juicy berries that are 
each used for their beneficial properties. The Elderberry has 
been involved in hunan history centuries, with a reputation for 
healing both the body and the spirit. In fact, the plant was 
used so widely and considered so important and valuable that it 
earned the epithet, "the medicine chest of the country people." 
The berries are ready for harvest in late summer and are rich in 
Vitamin C. They are often the main ingredient in pies, jellies, 
wines and cordials. A healing soothing syrup and tea can also be 
brewed from Elderberry.