Chinese Natural Medicine

Elderberries Boost Night Vision

August 19th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

Elderberries are little, dark berries that mature in bunches on elder trees (also called elderberry bushes). The European Elder is located in temperate climates across Europe and North America. It is a resilient plant frequently growing in the damp soil along roadsides and tributaries.Elderberry bushes are quick growing and have compound leaves and tightly clustered bunches of tiny white flowers in late spring, followed by clusters of berries in late summer. The European elderberries are black to dark blue, and are most frequently used in recipes, extracts, and syrups. The American Elder, also popular, is said to be slightly sweeter. It is found most anywhere east of the Rockies. Some species have life spans between 80 and 100 years.