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Entries from December 2007

plants that bring fragrance to a winter porch

December 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Valerie Easton writes about several different plants for gardens with either great fragrances or great potential for attracting birds, and elderberries are included among the latter.

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Tags: growing & harvesting

how to beat a cold without killing your budget

December 11th, 2007 · No Comments

Their advice? "Switch your strawberry or grape jam to elderberry jam. It’s packed with quercetin, which has antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties and all you’re doing is switching jam." And me with no nearby stores that sell elderberry jam…

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Tags: health effects

try elderberry syrup to fight the flu

December 11th, 2007 · No Comments

Another blog/news post on the healing effect of elderberry on the flu. Specifically refers to the brand Sambucol, which seems to be the most prevelant I’ve seen online. It’s either the best extract, or they’re the best marketers, not sure which.

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wikipedia: arsenic and old lace

December 11th, 2007 · No Comments

Did you know that in the play Arsenic and Old Lace, it was elderberry wine that the elderly Brewster sisters served up to their unsuspecting gentlemanly guests? Poisoned elderberry wine, that is.

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elderberry house: estate by the elderberries

December 11th, 2007 · No Comments

This highly acclaimed restaurant in California looks like the absolute lap of luxury. I’d hate to see the prices, but I’d love to see the grounds.

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historic ales of scotland: ebulum black ale

December 10th, 2007 · 2 Comments

A hearty blog post containing a good review of Ebulum Elderberry Black Ale.

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Tags: food & drink

nourse farms : elderberry plants

December 9th, 2007 · No Comments

A nursery selling elderberry plants within the US. Includes some good planting and pruning tips.

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Tags: growing & harvesting

north american elders and elderberry wines

December 7th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Some basic info on the various types of elderberry, and two recipes for elderberry wine.

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Tags: food & drink · recipes

drink packs punch against cancer?

December 7th, 2007 · 3 Comments

The Australian Herald Sun presents a case for an Australian drink called "Blueberry Punch," citing its ability to shrink cancerous tumors. The drink contains blueberry, grape, raspberry and elderberry cordial.

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Tags: health effects · news

science daily : the elderberry way to perfect skin

December 7th, 2007 · No Comments

Science News presents a new use for the humble elderberry. My fingers are crossed that it shows to be good for the skin. I’m already taking it for its immune system benefits, so it would be great to know I’m doing something good for the outside too. :)

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Tags: health effects