Winter has many associations: long walks after a fresh snowfall, hot cocoa in front of a fire, the joys of the Christmas season, and, unfortunately, colds and the flu. Although we can’t always avoid a cold or flu, some members of the plant kingdom have demonstrated a powerful ability to boost the immune system and reduce the effects of nasty viruses.
Black Elderberry contains a treasure trove of healing properties and has been used medicinally by practically every culture going back thousands of years. Archeologists discovered that some early humans buried their dead with elderberry branches, and Native Americans used the berries, leaves, and flowers to protect themselves against viral infections.
