Mrs Ranger and I make elderberry syrup as an immunity building It’s loaded with all kinds of medicinals. Why not give it a try. It hasn’t hurt me and it tastes great.
Hippocrates, the ancient Greek who is known as the Father of Medicine, described the elderberry plant as his medicine chest.
Energy 305 kJ (73 kcal)
Carbohydrates 18.4 g
Dietary fiber 7 g
Fat 0.5 g
Protein 0.66 g
Water 79.80 g
Vitamin A equiv. 30 μg (4%)
Thiamine (vit. B1) 0.07 mg (6%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2) 0.06 mg (5%)
Niacin (vit. B3) 0.5 mg (3%)
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.14 mg (3%)
Vitamin B6 0.23 mg (18%)
Folate (vit. B9) 6 μg (2%)
Vitamin C 36 mg (43%)
Calcium 38 mg (4%)
Iron 1.6 mg (12%)
Magnesium 5 mg (1%)
Phosphorus 39 mg (6%)
Potassium 280 mg (6%)
Zinc 0.11 mg (1%
Elderberries have an incredibly high polyphenol content. These are organic compounds that may work as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant agents to help improve blood glucose levels, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health. Bottom line, what are going to lose? I suggest you give it a try.
