Tuesday 22 September 2015

Elderberry combats daily health problems


No other berry can have more power than this tiny fruit. The 1995 flu epidemic in Panama was controlled by the application of elderberry juice. One can clearly understand that effectiveness of this herb is as good as an allopathic medicine. So why not use this power of elderberry in a more efficient way?

A multipurpose herb:
Elderberry becomes must have herb in the house considering its efficiency in curing cough, viral infections, bacteria, flu and tonsillitis.  So you don’t have to depend on medicines to treat these conditions, which make you sleepy and full of chemicals. It is a simple natural way to keep your cholesterol in check, for strong immune system and better eye sight. Families who consume elderberry juice on regular basis are less likely to miss work days due to common problems such as flu, cold and cough.
Though scientists are still looking at ways to exploit the full potential of the elderberries, indigenous populations in the North America, western Asia, North Africa and Europe already use them for medical benefits.  Refuel your antioxidant activity by consumption of various elderberry products. Apart from antioxidants it offers bioflavonoids to fight flu viruses and common cold infection agents.



Backed with powerful compounds:
So what actually goes inside when you consume elderberry juice?  You are getting large doses of Vitamin A, B and C. On the top of that you get complex amino acids, flavonoids, carotenoids, sugar and viburnic acid. Cell damages can be easily recovered due to anthocyanin presence in the flavonoids. The advantage of consuming elderberry is you get all these ingredients in natural form from one source.

How to make elderberry juice:
You don’t have to force-feed yourself to enjoy the goodness of the elderberry. We have put together a quick and simple recipe of elderberry juice and hope you relish it:

Ingredients:
Half cup of dried elderberries
3 ½ cups of water
1 cup organic honey
½ clove and cinnamon powder for flavour and smell
Some dried ginger
Method
Just boil everything in the sauce pan except honey. Keep stirring for 45 minutes and let it cool down to room temperature. Now it is time to add honey and stir it well enough till it becomes homogeneous mixture. Congratulations! Fresh elderberry juice is ready. 

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