{"product_id":"smallflower-whole-elder-berries-4-oz","title":"Smallflower Whole Elder Berries (4 oz) #10075630","description":"\u003cp\u003eElder (Sambucus nigra) is a flowering perennial that can be somewhat of a shape-shifter, depending on where you find it. In the US it is often found growing in damp soil near rivers and lakes and can manifest as a large shrub. If growing in a grassy woodland area as it often does in Europe, Africa and Western Asia, it can grow to be a large tree up to 30 feet tall with a lifespan of 60 years or more. In either case, it is adorned with an abundance of lacy white flowers in summer that after pollination, become tiny purple-black berries in the fall. Elder Berries have a long history of medicinal use, particularly to support the immune system during the occasional cold or flu. Dried Elder Berries can be steeped as a bitter\/tart tea or tinctured. Elder Berries are also famously simmered with other herbs and spices and combined with honey to be taken as a delicious syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon names: Elder, black or blue elder, bore tree, bourtree, common elder, elderberry, elkhorn, sweet elder, English-man’s grape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecautions: No known precautions for use of dried Elder Berry. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smallflower Herbs \u0026 Teas","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":37056796229783,"sku":"10075630","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0418\/0662\/6967\/files\/Elderberries.jpg?v=1762274675","url":"https:\/\/www.smallflower.mom\/products\/smallflower-whole-elder-berries-4-oz","provider":"Smallflower","version":"1.0","type":"link"}