This smooth, sweet, and delightful blend of Elderberries and Raspberry Leaf is a must have in the wintertime. Soothing sore throats and keeping cold's and flus at bay is the number one medicinal benefit of this sweet glycerite. Safe and delicious for children as well as adults.
Elder, a native European deciduous tree bears oval leaves and cream-colored flowers that bring purplish blue elderberries in autumn. Long used by the Druids, this plant became known as "Nature's medicine chest" for treating upper respiratory infections and fevers. Raspberry leaf has long been used in herbal medicine for hundreds of years as a astringent and stimulant. Raspberry leaf derives from the raspberry bush containing woody stems with thorns, pale green leaves, white flowers, and delicious edible red berries. Medicinally, the leaf is used and is a rich source of Vitamin C, iron, and niacin. Raspberry leaf has been traditionally used as a reproductive tonic assisting with toning and relaxing pelvic and uterine muscles for the beginning of labor and to reduce bed-wetting. Raspberries astringent properties and tannins help assist with the healing of oozing burns and inflammation in throat due to sore throats.
Lil' Berry Glycerite - 1 oz
One dropperful (10-30 drops) under the tongue, in 2 oz of water or juice once daily as a tonic. For acute symptoms, one dropperful twice daily to assist with reducing recovery time from colds/flus.
Considerations for Use:
Before taking any supplements, you should consult with your naturopathic doctor or physician prior to taking if you are on any prescription drugs, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. If acute respiratory symptoms occur longer than two weeks or worsen please consult with your naturopathic doctor or physician for additional care. Not recommended to take during pregnancy as Raspberry can be a uterine stimulant. Elderberry stems and seeds of plant are toxic and should not be eaten.
