Superfoods - Nutrient Rich Foods - Elderberry

Question 1

Elderberry:
Description

Answer 1

Hang in clusters from ‘elder’ trees

Question 2

Elderberry:
Composition

Answer 2

• High in vitamins C
• High in anthocyanins
• High quercetin content

Question 3

Elderberry:
Energetics

Answer 3

Cooling (and bitter)

Question 4

Elderberry:
Benefits and Properties

Answer 4

• Immune boosting
• Diaphoretic

Question 5

Elderberry:
Immune boosting

Answer 5

• Elderberries have anti-viral properties
• Use to prevent autumn and winter illnesses (use 2 tsp/day of elderberry syrup during this time or 1000 mg dry in supplements)

Question 6

Elderberry: Diaphoretic

Answer 6

Promotes sweating – support fevers

Question 7

Elderberry: Caution

Answer 7

Do not eaten raw due to the high alkaloid content