Elder Flower Cut

Elder Flower is a delicate, aromatic herb with a light floral fragrance and long history of use in traditional European herbal practices. Our Elder Flower is versatile for teas, herbal infusions, beverages, culinary recipes, and personal care preparations. Elder flowers are commonly enjoyed for their gentle floral character and are often incorporated into seasonal tea blends, syrups, infused liquids, and natural body care products.

UPC: 810206314791 & 810206314807.

Origin(s): Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary.

Latin Name(s): Sambucus nigra, Sambucus canadensis.

Also known as: Black-berried European Elder, Boor Tree, European Elder, German Elder, Black Elder.

Plant Part(s) Used: Flower.

Herbs exhibit natural variations in their size, color, smell, and taste, with each batch and harvest showing differences influenced by environmental conditions and genetics.

Appearance: Yellow-tan.

Aroma: Leafy, musky.

Taste: Leafy, bitter.

GMO Status: Non-GMO.

Allergen: None.

Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives.

Applications / Preparations: Elder Flower may be used for teas, herbal infusions, beverages, culinary applications, syrups, cordials, vinegars, jellies, baked goods, flavoring, infused oils, baths, facial steams, poultices, and personal care products. Preparation methods vary depending on the form selected. Because external uses vary widely, customers should research reliable sources for preparation and usage methods.

Internal Use – Cut
Adults may take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (approximately 1–2 g) once or twice daily (totaling roughly 1–4 g/day).

Tea/Infusion: Place 1/2–1 teaspoon (approximately 1–2 g) of cut Elder Flower into 8–12 fl. oz. of boiling water. Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes, then strain and serve. Enjoy 1–2 cups daily.

Elder Flower may be used in facial steams, baths, poultices, infused oils, rinses, and other personal care preparations. Because external uses vary widely, we encourage customers to research the best method and proportions for their needs.

Elder Flower may be steeped as teas or herbal infusions; blended into smoothies, juices, herbal beverages, syrups, cordials, or other drinks; incorporated into jellies, jams, sauces, baked goods, desserts, yogurt, oatmeal, or other foods; infused into vinegar, honey, or oils; used as a natural floral flavoring; and included in DIY skincare, bath, and hair care products such as facial steams, masks, scrubs, lotions, creams, bath salts, soaks, rinses, or hair treatments.

Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

Shelf Life: It is very difficult to pin down an exact expiration date for most single herbs as they do not really expire, they lose potency or strength over time but will still have value. Unlike synthetic material or drugs, herbs can contain many constituents that contribute to their medicinal effects. Even if when we know what the active constituents are, there are often many of them in a single herb, each with different rates of degradation. Some herbs lose their effect more easily. Other herbs that possess more stable compounds such as alkaloids or steroids will last much longer.

A huge part of the degradation rate of herbs depends also on the storage conditions of the herb, & even on the quality of the herb before storage – how it was grown, harvested, dried & processed. If the product is left in hot places or open to sunlight then it will degrade much quicker than if it was stored in cool, dry place & sealed tightly.

A good rule of thumb is that herbs should be stored no longer than 2-3 years, but many herbs will have great strength much longer than that. To determine if an herb is still good you can check the appearance & aroma. Herbs that are no longer acceptable will have lost much of its vibrant color & will instead appear dull & faded. The bigger key though is to smell the raw materials to see if the potent aroma is still present. 

Warning: No known precautions. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.