Elderberry

Elderberries are the dark purple fruit of the elderberry shrub. A rich source of antioxidants known as anthocyanins, elderberry is reputed by some to be effective in treating the common cold, flu, constipation, hay fever, and sinus infections.

Also known as: American elder (Sambucus canadensis), Common elder, Elderberry, European elder (Sambucus nigra), Sambucol, Sambucus, Sweet elder