(Natural News) Cold and the flu are common during winter. You may need a home remedy to improve your symptoms so you can get some work done. If you’re looking for natural remedies for colds and the flu, try growing medicinal herbs like elderberry and ginger to boost your respiratory health. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Before […]

(Natural News) A superfood powerhouse, elderberry is rich in antioxidants and can be used to relieve common complaints like joint pain or constipation. Studies have shown that the plant, especially the European elderberry species (Sambucus nigra), has medicinal properties that enable it to offer amazing health benefits. The following are seven incredible benefits of elderberry. (h/t to Hillsborough-Homesteading.com) Elderberries help improve overall well-being […]

(Natural News) Natural remedies have long been known for effectively addressing different ailments without the dangerous side effects that come with conventional medicine. Many parents nowadays are choosing natural cures whenever their children get sick. They head over to their gardens instead of the nearby pharmacy whenever their children experience a fever. But with the […]

(Natural News) Brightly colored fruits aren’t just for looks. These appetizing fruits are packed with beneficial plant compounds called polyphenols that are responsible for both their vibrant hues and their many health benefits. Blue fruits are no exception, with most of them being filled with polyphenol compounds called anthocyanins. More than giving these fruits their blue […]

(Natural News) Elderberry — also known as Sambucus nigra — is a small, antioxidant-rich fruit commonly found in Europe and North America. This fruit has been used in folk medicine to treat many ailments. In a study published in the Journal of Functional Foods, researchers reported that the elderberry fruit can help fight the influenza virus. Conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney, […]

(Natural News) Influenza – commonly known as the flu – is incredibly common, affecting between 5 and 20 percent of the U.S. population, and resulting in around 31.4 million outpatient visits and over 200,000 hospitalizations each year. Flu is a respiratory illness which can vary in severity from being fairly mild to causing secondary complications […]

(Natural News) If you’re a regular air traveler, try consuming elderberries (Sambucus nigra) first before traveling. A study published in the journal Nutrients suggested that elderberries are a great natural medicine for the common cold. The study found that elderberry extracts can help reduce the duration and symptoms of the common cold in air travelers. […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrients examined the effects of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) supplementation on the symptoms and severity of cold in air travelers, as well as their mental health. This study was conducted by researchers from Griffith University and the Queensland University of Technology in Australia. In traditional medicine and in […]

(Natural News) Elderberries are the tiny, dark purple fruits of the elderberry shrub. They are some of the most widely used medicinal plants in the world, and their extracts are known to cure various ailments. Elderberries contain high amounts of antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins. These powerful antioxidants protect the cells from harmful molecules called free radicals. […]

(Natural News) Elderberries are an age-old remedy for various ailments. These naturally sweet berries rank among the most commonly used medicinal plants in the world. They are often taken in the form of juices, syrups, tinctures, lozenges, or teas. If you want to try a tasty, health-promoting beverage, elderberry tea is packed with antioxidants and […]