The Humanistic History of Black Elderberry -- The "Medicine Chest" of Europeans

Elderberry of the genus Elderberry in the honeysuckle family. Elders are deciduous shrubs, up to 4 m tall.Flowering from April to May, fruiting from July to September. Strong adaptability, the climate requirements are not strict;Like the sun, but can be a little shade tolerance. It is better to cultivate fertile, loose soil. Elderberry is widely distributed in the world. There are native Chinese Elderberry in China, Western Elderberry in Europe, and even golden leaf Elderberry which is specially used for ornamental gardening.

Before the Middle Ages, elderberry was used among European folk to treat hyperemia associated with arthritis, asthma, colds and constipation. In addition, in Europe and America countries, Elderberry (Elderberry fruit) has long been used to treat colds and fevers, has a history of 2500 years, the earliest can be traced back to the ancient Greek BC, can be regarded as the European version of "Isatis root".

Elderberry extract（Elderberry powder）, best-selling European and American health products and cosmetics market. As the epidemic spreads around the world, the demand for elderberry extract, a classic ingredient for improving immunity and preventing influenza, is soaring, and the price of the raw material will continue to soar, and the supply will become increasingly tight.

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Many people don't have to be plant lovers or gourmets to feel something similar when they first hear the name Elderberry. Thanks to the popularity of the Harry Potter films, each wizard must have his or her own wand in order to survive in the magical world.

As many of you will remember, the Holly wand chose Harry at Ollivander's wand shop; Harry's Nemesis, Voldemort, uses a yew wand;Dumbledore used the Elder Wand, one of the legendary Deathly Hallows.The most powerful wand in the wizarding world, it was made of elder wood!

The German botanist Mariana said, "In a lonely village, if the family is fed by hazel trees, then elder is their doctor." The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates referred to elderberry as a "Medicine Chest."In addition, people in Europe have since ancient times given elderberry a mysterious nature to ward off evil spirits and evil spirits. If an elder tree is planted outside the house, it can also bring good luck to the family and ward off disease and evil spirits. This explains why Harry Potter's wand is made of elder wood.

The British every elderberry flowering occasion, will carefully collect flowers, dried after adding sugar or honey, boil elderberry syrup, and biscuits, desserts, bread together. Elderberry syrup has a very layered flavor, and the acidity comes up when it's finished with a hint of sweetness, and the acidity and sweetness are perfectly combined.