Elderberries, USDA Certified Organic, Whole

• USDA Certified Organic Dried Elderberries: Our whole black elderberries are USDA Certified Organic, non-irradiated, and non-GMO, sourced only from organically certified growers. Each batch is packed in resealable, BPA-free packaging to preserve freshness.
  
  
• Premium Quality & Potency: Rich in flavor and vibrant in color, these organic elderberries are ideal for crafting wellness syrups during cold and flu season or brewing into a nourishing tea.
  
  
• Tested for Purity & Safety: Every batch is laboratory analyzed before arriving at our facility and organoleptically tested before packaging. We ensure strict testing for moisture, microbial contaminants, and extraneous matter.
  
  
• Sustainably Sourced from Europe: Our elderberries are small, dark, and aromatic with a naturally sweet, full-bodied profile—sustainably and cleanly grown in Ukraine.
  
  
• Packaged with Care in California: Handled in our FDA-registered, USDA Organic, GMP & HACCP compliant facility in California, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.
  
  
• Protected for Potency: Our resealable, BPA-free pouches make it easy to store and keep your elderberries fresh.
  
  
• 100% Happiness Guarantee: If you’re not completely satisfied, simply contact us within 60 days for a full refund. As a small family-owned business, we treat our customers like family too.

European Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is the dark, jewel-like fruit of the elder tree, a flowering shrub in the honeysuckle family. For millennia, elderberries have been cherished for their immune-supportive properties, a fact now supported by modern research showing they are rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids, compounds that may help strengthen the body’s defenses and reduce oxidative stress. Yet beyond their measurable benefits, elderberries carry an energy that has been honored across cultures as protective, nurturing, and transformative.

Archaeological evidence traces the use of elderberries back to 2000 BC, and European folklore is filled with stories of the Elder Mother, a guardian spirit of the tree. The elder was revered not only for its fruits and flowers, but for the deep magic embedded in its wood, roots, and leaves. In Celtic tradition, the Elder Moon—thirteenth of the year—symbolized transformation, the dark giving way to renewal and creative energy. These myths speak to a long-standing recognition that elderberries offer both physical and spiritual sustenance.

Holistic herbalists have long valued elderberries for their capacity to harmonize the body’s systems, supporting overall vitality and resilience. Their gentle, naturally sweet flavor invites mindful consumption, encouraging the drinker to pause, reflect, and connect with the seasonal rhythms of the earth. The berries’ bioactive compounds work at a cellular level to support immune function, while their subtle energetic presence inspires a sense of protection, grounding, and inner renewal.

Whether brewed into tea, incorporated into syrups, or enjoyed in other herbal preparations, elderberries become more than nourishment—they are a ritual, a way to honor the wisdom of the elder tree and the cycles of life it embodies. Each sip offers a gentle reminder of the enduring interplay between science and tradition, body and spirit, modern wellness, and ancient herbal wisdom. In this way, European elderberries stand as both a botanical ally and a bridge between the seen and unseen forces of nature.*