There is an amazing little herb that most folks have not heard of that has amazing health benefits. It is called Elderberry or Sambucus. It is a very old folk remedy that was widely used in Europe, North America and even North Africa.
Aside from being a strong antioxidant, the elderberry also provides anti viral properties and it is used to diminish viral and bacterial infections such as cold viruses, tonsilitis, and coughs. It is a serious immune booster. The sumary of a recent scientific study regarding Elderberry will illuminate the full complement of benefits from this tiny plant. Enjoy:
Elderberry Extract Outperforms Medication By Inhibiting Growth of Pathogenic Bacteria By Up To 99 Percent
“Compounds in elderberry bind microorganisms before they can penetrate the walls of cells, thereby inhibiting their ability to spread. The hot tea from the flowers and juice from the berries promotes sweating preferable adding on lemon juice and honey which is soothing for upper respiratory infections. A liquid extract from black elderberry may inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria by 99 percent at highest concentrations, a feat no anti-bacterial drugs can match. The tea is also considered to be anti-rheumatic, laxative and detoxifying.” http://www.preventdisease.com/cgi-bin/cornews11/viewnews.cgi?id=EupEllulZpKlYneNbq
According to the study, Elderberry was even effective against the Strep bacteria. It is quite amazing how a little known but quite old herb can have such an inhibiting effect on the mighty influenza virus.
Below is a great video about other healing herbs:
