Elderberry is most known for its immune boosting properties that can provide relief for colds, nasal and chest congestion as well as the flu. But now it is being looked at for adding health benefits with everything from yeast infections to AIDS. For chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma it is being looked at, as well as lowering cholesterol. Because of the amazing amount of antioxidants that the elderberry has, it is thought to work on a host of different conditions and diseases that are brought on by powerful toxins that we can get from our diet, pollution and overall stress. It is even thought to help with overall vision and more specifically, night vision.

Elderberry can be taken in the form of elderberry juice or as a supplement if the juice isn’t readily available in your area. Taken on a daily basis, you may notice a definite improvement in digestion as well, but if taken in unusually high quantities it can cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal problems. You can also eat the actual berry itself and put it into pies, syrups and jams. Mostly likely though the supplement will work best as it is the easiest to consume each day and will offer just as many health benefits as the berry itself.