FOURBUCKS ELDERBERRY
Surprise, AZ
QUALITY. TRANSPARENCY.
At cost, plus $4.
HOW MUCH SYRUP DO I TAKE?
HOW DO I STORE IT?
If you are using it regularly, you can store the jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. It's fine as long as it smells OK and isn't growing mold.
For future use, store it in the freezer for up to a year.
WHAT'S IN IT?
This is what I currently use in my syrup: Berkey-filtered water, dried elderberries (simmered and strained), raw honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, cloves, star anise, and cardamom.
If you want elderberry syrup that's safe for infants, I can make it with agave instead of honey.
Want to DIY? Here's the recipe!
WHY DO PEOPLE TAKE ELDERBERRY?
Elderberry syrup uses are variable and diverse, including topping onto waffles and pancakes, mixing into teas, or using solely for these medicinal purposes:
1. Fights the Flu
While elderberry may not prevent the flu, it may be an effective treatment option if you got hit with the virus. Research shows the use of elderberry could shorten the duration of flu by about three to four days, along with lessening symptom severity if taken within the first 24 hours of having the flu. When it comes to recommended dosages, WebMD suggests one tablespoon (15 milliliters) of a specific elderberry juice-containing syrup (Sambucol by Nature’s Way) has been taken four times daily for three to five days, while a specific lozenge (ViraBLOC by HerbalScience) containing 175 milligrams of elderberry extract has been taken four times daily for two days.
2. Reduces Cold Duration
Along with being a supportive agent against the flu, elderberry is well-known in its fight against the cold, particularly related to its vitamin A and C content. In fact, a 2016 research article published in Nutrients found a significant reduction of cold duration and severity in air travelers. Travelers using elderberry starting 10 days before travel until four to five days after arriving overseas experienced, on average, a two-day shorter duration of the cold and also noticed a reduction in cold symptoms.
3. Manages Diabetes
The berry has been traditionally explored in its treatment of diabetes, with evidence published in the Journal of Nutrition demonstrating the presence of insulin-releasing and insulin-like activity in the proclaimed anti-diabetic plant, Sambucus nigra.
4. Promotes Mental Health
Extracts from an elder plant have shown to act as a natural antidepressant source. Though more research is still warranted in elderberry’s role in mental health, there is no denying pouring elderberry syrup atop a short stack is sure to crack a smile…
5. Acts as A Natural Diuretic
Diuretics increase the amount of water and salt expelled from the body in the form of urine and are mostly used to treat high blood pressure. There has been some indication elderberry offers diuretic properties, along with acting as a laxative in the treatment against constipation.
6. Supports Skin Health
Elderberries have shown to support skin health thanks to its anthocyanin content, or the compound that gifts berries’ vibrant color. Anthocyanins have shown to combat the internal consequences of natural aging, therefore improving the external appearance of skin tone and glow. Elderberry is also a rich source of vitamins A and C, each showing to moisture the skin and maintain its integrity.
7. Reduces Inflammation
Elderberry displays numerous anti-inflammatory activities, particularly related to its anthocyanin and vitamins A and C contents. Inflammation has shown to be the root of many chronic diseases, which may label elderberry as a contender against the fight against cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
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After you fill out this order form, I will contact you on Facebook to confirm your order. You can reach out to me through my personal profile (facebook.com/antoinette.izzo) or the Fourbucks Elderberry page (facebook.com/fourbuckselderberry).
ABOUT COSTPLUS ELDERBERRY
I’m not a big elderberry business, just a longtime elderberry making and taking mom. I believe in the benefits of elderberry syrup because I’ve seen it work in my own home.
Other people or companies will not tell you what their exact ingredients are, the ratios they use, or what their process is. This makes it easier to market their product as a “special” or “better” proprietary secret and charge more for it.
At Fourbucks Elderberry, I take a different approach: I offer COMPLETE transparency. You are always entitled to my elderberry “secrets.” This means you can always make the choice that’s best for you—whether that’s to source your own ingredients and make your own syrup, or purchase it from me, ready to enjoy. I sell quality elderberry syrup at cost, plus $4. It’s that simple.
My current cost (1/29/2020) is $6 per 8 oz jar, so the purchase price is $10. Easy peasy!