{"product_id":"elder-flowers-cut-and-sifted-organic","title":"Elder Flowers, c\/s Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eElder is a flowering perennial shrub with a long history of use ranging from its healthful properties to using the hollowed stems, resembling a pipe, for blowing up a fire. \u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra \u0026amp; S. ebulus\u003c\/em\u003e flowers are a pure diaphoretic and are most commonly infused as elder flower tea or included in herbal infusion blends. Elder flowers have historically been infused into ales, cordials, vinegars, and water. Cosmetic recipes have also been known to include elderflower as an ingredient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eElder is a plant native to most of Europe, North America, and southwest Asia. Its flowers and berries have a long history of use in traditional European medicine. Elder berries have also been used for making preserves, wines, winter cordials, and for adding flavor and color to other wines. Most commonly, the flowers or berries of elder are employed for their healthful benefits. The dried fruits are less bitter than the fresh. Although the branches and leaves are poisonous, the small stem which is sometimes left on the berry is safe.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eElder used to be a member of the Caprifoliaceae family, was moved into the Adoxaceae family, and was most recently classified in the Viburnaceae family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eElder berries support immune health.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe raw fruit contains a component sambunigrin which may cause vomiting and severe diarrhea if ingested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eWe recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mountain Rose Herbs","offers":[{"title":"1oz. Bagged","offer_id":47857360929018,"sku":null,"price":6.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/7835\/9901\/files\/Elder_Flowers_2019-11-15__52282.jpg?v=1749056840","url":"https:\/\/www.geminisgiftshop.com\/products\/elder-flowers-cut-and-sifted-organic","provider":"Gemini's Eclectic Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}