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Sambucus nigra ?Alternative name:
European elder
Black elderberry
Elderberry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus_nigra
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus_canadensis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus_cerulea
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus_palmensis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus_lanceolata

July: Fruit sets turn into immature berries.

Unripe berries and leaves are toxic. In Slavic tradition, elderberry considered a protective and medicinal plant. Berries and flowers used to boost immunity and treat colds.
Deciduous shrub with large compound leaves. Berries form dense clusters, dark purple to almost black.
Grows on forest edges, thickets, and clearings Berries are harvested in late summer — September
Pick only fully ripe berries to avoid toxins. Do not consume raw berries, they must be cooked.
Berries and flowers suitable for infusions and jam making. Store berries in a cool place and process quickly. Only after heat treatment.
Berry: Black, small, with a sweet-sour taste
Flowers: Fragrant, white, used for infusions and syrups
Black Elderberry Infusion (Infusion)
Calming and strengthening drink
1. Pour 2 tbsp dried flowers with 500 ml boiling water.
2. Steep 15 minutes, strain.
3. Drink warm 2-3 times daily.
Elderberry Jam (Boiling)
Sweet jam with rich flavor
1. Wash berries and remove stems.
2. Mix with sugar (1:1), let sit 1 hour.
3. Cook for 20 minutes, jar.
Elderberry Syrup (Boiling and straining)
Syrup with immune-boosting effect
1. Press juice from berries.
2. Mix with sugar (1:1), cook until thickened.
3. Store refrigerated.
Elderflower Tea (Infusion)
Aromatic drink with mild calming effect
1. Brew 1 tbsp dried flowers in 250 ml boiling water.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain.
3. Drink warm with honey if desired.