Why buy your Elderberries and other superfoods from Florida Herb House? Well, all of our precious herbs and herb powders are stored in optimal conditions within our climate controlled, light controlled, dehumidified warehouse. This keeps our herbs and superfoods medicinally super strong as well as nutrient dense like no others. Don't settle for cheap and stale herbs when it comes to your health. Buy at Florida Herb House only for the best in natural healing. Our Elderberry Powder and whole dried Elderberries are as medicinally strong and nutrient dense as ever! Also known as Sambucus spp (Nigra for berries and Canadensis for flowers) American Elder, Common Elder, Black Elder, Bour Tree, and European Black Elder. Native Americans used the flowers, berries, and bark of elderberry trees for fevers and joint pain for hundreds of years, but elderberry's real claim to fame is as an aid for flu and cold symptoms. Parts Used Most commonly the flowers or berries. Dried fruits are less bitter than fresh. The stems and leaves are poisonous. Typical Preparations Teas, tinctures, encapsulations, syrups, wine, cordials, and even ketchup, often combined with propolis or echinacea.