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What is a black elderberry?
The black elder is a shrub with dark purple berries. Its fruits contain a large amount of various trace elements, vitamins and minerals. Due to its invigorating properties, black elder is widely used in medicine.
Benefits of black elderberry
Black elder helps to strengthen the immune system and helps maintain good health. It cures many skin diseases and is good for the kidneys. In addition, black elder helps prevent the accumulation of toxins in the body.
Black elder has an antibacterial effect. The plant is also anti-inflammatory and helps prevent cardiovascular disease. In addition, black elder promotes metabolism and helps with constipation.
Uses of black elderberry
Black elderberry is used both in food supplements and in delicious recipes in the kitchen. As this plant has a general health-promoting effect, it is beneficial during the cold winter. It helps to strengthen the immune system and has an antispasmodic and antipyretic effect.
In addition, black elderberry is recommended for pneumonia, colds and kidney disease. This black elder can also be helpful for rheumatism, polyarthritis, brachitis and cystitis. As it expels excess fluid from the body, it also contributes to healthy weight loss.
Black elderberry side effects and overdose
Although the consumption of black elder has many benefits, its overdose can be dangerous. Excessive consumption of black elder may cause digestive problems. The plant also contains cyanogenic glycosides, which in some cases may release cyanide. However, cooked berries do not contain cyanide.
Vomiting, nausea, weakness, dizziness, numbness, diarrhea and drowsiness may also occur with overdose.
Where can buy black elderberry in Estonia?
In Estonia, black elderberry can be purchased from our e-shop fits.ee. Black elderberry is also sold in FITS Tallinn stores located at Haabersti 1, Tallinn (E-R 10-20; L: 10-15) and Linnamäe tee 3, Tallinn (E-R 10-20; L: 10-15). The stores are located in shopping malls next to the checkouts.