Bulk Elder Flower Whole, Organic

Sambucus nigra
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Elder Flower Whole, Organic

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Whole organic elder flower blooms on a small tree or shrub. Elder is in the honeysuckle family and native to North America and Asia. The delicate, white flowers have been used for centuries to make syrups and cordials, as well as tea, soup, wine, brandy and other beverages. This flower grows on the same shrub that produces elderberries.

Organic elder flowers are also combined with other herbs, such as chamomile, as ingredients in various hair and skin care preparations. The flowers were traditionally brewed as a tea for dry cough.

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a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound10.5
originAlbania
active compoundsPhenolic acids, Sterols, Favanoids, Micilage, Tannins, Volatile oil, Triterpenes
plant part usedFlower
processingWhole

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tipsStore in a sealed container in a cool, dark place.
appearance & aromaPale with a slight musky scent.

c.
uses

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cosmeticTincture or infuse in oil for use in lotions, creams, salved and balms.
culinaryUse for display or in potpourri.
safetyPrepare as tea, alone or in combination with other herbs. The flowers are also used to produce syrups, cordials and other beverages.

d.
flavor profile

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elder flower

Flowers have a light but earthy flavor. Pairs well with mild herbs like chamomile and meadowsweet.

e.
formulas & recipes

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DIY Chamomile and Elderflower Hand Gel

f.
what else you should know

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Elder, also known as Boor Tree and Black Elder, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe, Asia and Africa. While the fruits provide food for wildlife, the leaves and flowers are used to make elderberry wine and other beverages, as well as soothing syrups. Elder flower is also an ingredient in natural hair and skin products, prepared either as infused oil or a water infusion.

According to the legend, cutting the bush is unwise unless first obtaining permission from the Elder Mother, a dryad or tree nymph who is said to reside in the heart of the small tree. For extra insurance, reciting “Elder Mother, please give me some wood, and I’ll give you some of mine when I grow into a tree” three times bore making a cut is sure to appease the tree spirit.

The Elder Mother is the subject of Hans Christian Andersen's "Hyldemoer,” a classic tale in which a young Danish boy, who gets his feet wet and catches cold, dreams of “sailing into the warmer countries” after sampling two cups of elder flower tea. It is also said that falling asleep under an elder bush in flower is to risk waking up in Fairyland.


Background: It was once believed that the Elder Mother lived inside the tree, and it was dangerous to cut the tree because her spirit may become angered. Those who did dare to cut the tree down would recite a poem to ward off her anger. The elder plant grows in Europe and other temperate regions.

Description: The elder tree grows as high as 33 feet. It has cream colored flowers, black berries, and green oval shaped leaves. The flowers of the plant should be harvested in the late spring. The berries can be collected in early fall.

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