I just want to come live with you and learn all I can..... Your voice is so calming. I have just started learning wild edibles and natural medicinal remedies. I am a Mother of 10 children and a few are interested in learning also. It really is JOYFUL! Thank you so very much. God Bless you and keep you and yours.
Use your, "sibling tether"! (It is a thing & you more than certainly, ARE beyond capable & able to do this, yourself/yourselves!) In fact, the MORE you "utilize your tether", the stronger it gets & the more "flawlessly connected" you become! ["Utilizing a phone"/"text messages", is a way to- "test" those "innate, Inner-inklings".] Utilize the "tech", you have- [IF you believe you need to, to get a better comprehension of how this really works] ..which, in fact, BioPhysiologically speaking & ElectroMagnetically speaking, is an easier way to "visually learn" how this works. This same exact, "tethering experiment", is something that brought me and my younger sister together after a long haul of her, attempting to "blame me" for "leaving her behind", when I left a toxic home. By simply by asking her if she would, "participate in an experiment to prove 'science'- WRONG" [I'll admit, I used MY knowing that subject was her favorite subject & she would take "pride", in attempting to prove me wrong & I used this] and when she saw & felt it for herself, through our interactions throughout the following weeks after "utilizing tech", to give her a better understanding of this.. Our relationship now, couldn't be stronger. It's something that the, "English language", simply doesn't have the proper words- to even explain or articulate.
Dearest Rosemary...you, like the plants allies, show up just when needed! Recently I had allowed my joy to leave my heart replaced by some untruth created by my silly brain/ego. After my morning commune with the nature spirits, I opened youtube...and there you were...as bright as ever, to remind me of all the abundant blessings that surround me! My heart smiled as my spirits lifted and my joy re-ignited. Your book Herbal Healing for Women has been my go to for many years along with James Green. So when I met you and the other magical women gathered years ago at The Southeastern Wise Womans Herbal Conference in the Black Mountains of NC...I was completely enchanted. Thank You beautiful Rosemary, for sharing wisdom, humor, and grace...and for speaking out for our plant allies. Keep showering all creatures with your special kindness and joy! You are truly a bright light. Sending Heart Hugs and Green Blessings from WV...Ayla PS...just last week I made a half gallon of the most wonderful Elderberry syrup...I shall partake of some now with much joy!
A sunny hello from Cologne in Germany. Thank you for sharing. I didn't know how lucky we are to have a big elderflower protector at the edge of our garden :-)
I have a collection of books from Rosemary Gladstar...Her herbal wisdom has taught me so much! Elderberry has been a staple in my family for at least a century. My grandmother taught me how to make elderberry syrup and wine from elderberries and flowers we collected on her land 😊 I use Gypsy Cold Care by Traditional Medicinals...Rosemary's recipe 💖💖💖
Elderberry grows by our garden, too. I like to see the birds that come into it to feed on its nourishing berries. When I harvest elderberries I always leave the ones on the highest branches for the birds.
Rosemary I've recently met you and am reading your Recipes for Vibrant Health..I am really grateful as an apprentice I am of Life itself, of your experience and knowledge, which you so diaphanously express. I live in a miraculous place down in South America that you would certainly love to see and are most joyfully invited to come. A place where no one would expect to see neither the ancient Elder nor many others we have planted and cared for in midst of the driest desert on earth. Love and embraces for you, fair Rosemary
In the 70s & 80s my grandmother always made elderberry pie (& grape pie) for Thanksgiving. She also had a large garden. She used to send my sister & I out to pick 2 quarts of raspberries & we were allowed to eat all the raspberries that we wanted :D such great memories.
love it! My grandma (I grew up in Ukraine) would make jam and Elder berry liquor (smash berries with sugar and let ferment). Interestingly, she would give us, kids, the jam if we had constipation.
Amen! Joy is essential, a must have in our society today! Thank you for your wisdom and your giving heart to share with all of us! May our creator God bless you even more abundantly!
Thank you for doing videos & sharing your wisdom! You have such a soothing voice-the sound of your voice is surely a remedy for anxiety LOL... Thanks for writing wonderful books, you are such an inspiration.=)
You are a very effective communicator. That was an awesome lesson. I received 3 plants and am trying to figure out where I should plant them. All the best, thanks for a great video :)
I, too, have one planted @ edge of my garden. I didn’t know the connection until watching this video and had no-one to design my garden. I did it myself. This has left me w a huge smile! Thank u!
thank you! We have these bushes all around our area and in the back of our property that fruits up in the late fall. I am going to use it for sure next year. They are a beautiful bush too. You do have a great voice yes. I am now subscribing to your ch.
We're so glad you've enjoyed, Judy! How lucky you are to be surrounded by such a wonderful plant. We appreciate you tuning in and hope to be able to offer you more informative content for you!
I happened upon this video in searching for trees & scrubs that I can plant that will both feed wildlife & that I can benefit from. Of course, elderberries came to mind. Rosemary, I agree with Quid below & the others who suggest you are pure joy to watch & listen to! I feel happiness radiate through the "waves," after watching this video. Plus, the info you provided is wonderful. I have ordered (happily) from Mountain Rose Herbs in the past, but missed the video's. Thank-you from a new subscriber!
I make elderflower and calendula tea, just steep the dried flowers in boiling water, it's so delicious and calming. I'm sure it helped me reduce my irritating Covid cough recently too. I love your videos 💗
I thought this was wonderful and brought me joy. I used to live at a house with elberries in the backyard. I love that plant too. I've used dried berries as a healthy tea. I wonder it got the name elder though?
We're so glad you enjoyed the video! Our friends over at AHPA have a great article on the history of elderberry and how its name came to be here: www.ahpa.org/herbs_in_history_elderberry
Ms. Gladstar I would like to as for your opinion on Tumeric and ginger. I would love some wisdom on these please if you can share... Thank you so much for your channel. I have learned so much, just wanting to learn more...
Yes she is. Thankyou for this nice video i learned quite a bit. everything about this information is awesome.much better health, better weight regulation,better pocket book size, better confidence when the stores have shortages. This is such valuable info !! It makes me very happy to learn this.
Hi Julianne, the berries of the red elder can be used for herbal syrups just like other types of elder berries. Most elder berries contain some level of stomach-irritating compounds, and while red elder berries tend to have a higher concentration of these irritants than others, they will be neutralized when cooked, as you would necessarily do to create syrup. Some folks find the red elder berries don't have the best flavor, but they are still just fine for your herbal remedies. Hope this helps!
Thank you for reaching out! Essential oil distillation is not a typical application for elder flowers. They do, however, have other uses. I hope that helps! 🌿
Hi I have a question for you.I collected some of this product from the tree.then I put the syrup in two bottles of jars.I put one of the bottle in the fridge.Then I finished by drinking every day with the regular spoon in the refrigerator.but the one outside the refrigerator is worn out because of the hot weather.I tasted a groin or two from this sour one.my question to you is, would it be a problem if I drink a few spoons of this rancid outside the refrigerator every day!
Hi Rosemary, I don’t know if you have time to answer questions but I have an Elderberry tree but the berries. Are red. My question is are these berries edible? ✌️❤️
These are supposed to grow in the Pacific Northwest, but I try to look for them as I am out and about but I don’t recall ever seeing one. They definitely grow in north central Texas and south east Oklahoma. We mad jelly from them but did not know they had all the benefits. They have no natural pectin so The jelly was not always very firm. Now I buy syrup at the store for cold and virus prevention, and it is very expensive. But it is very effective too.
Thank you so much for the lovely information I have had some trouble drying my elderberries and set them on trays on wax paper in the sun and that did not work I tried a very low oven and that did not work. I also have it the hydrator but not sure if maybe I'm doing something wrong? Please let me know the best way to dry the elderberries for storing.
Before drying elderberries, make sure they're nice and clean since lots of stuff you don't want can stick to the berries. Soaking them in a cool water, and then straining through a colander works fine. Then, spread evenly on a tray, they should dry within a few days, depending on your climate. After three days or so, squeeze them to see if they are still plump or juicy, and then let them go another day or two. If you're drying in the sun, especially outdoors, make sure to cover them with a screen or thin cloth so the birds don't steal everything!
I have the Black Elder and some green Elder Trees in my yard. However, I was told, and read online also, that they are poisonous unless cooked first. You seem to be saying that they can be eaten fresh from the tree, so I'm a little confused... Which is true?
This is a great question, Lauren! Eating raw elder berries straight off the of tree has been known to cause stomach upset. Rosemary is talking mostly about making syrup. When making the syrup, you have to heat up the elder berries and is no longer a raw berry. I hope that helps to clear that up any confusion for you!
All parts are somewhat poisonous in home prep setting.. Use flowers for cordial or wine, cook the berries for jams tictures and syrups... Don't eat anything uncooked.
Strangely enough, I've found that to be true, about plants showing up from us thinking about them. Last year when I was away from my garden for the summer the heat wave killed my herb and vegetable garden, and I was very sad about that because I didn't get to even harvest any seeds for the next year. I was thinking about and missing some of the plants that had died (the only thing that came back on its own was the thyme and the bee's balm, and once I gave them some love they florished into huge bushes). Specifically, I remember distinctly thinking about the sweet basil and wishing I had some to plant this year and for some reason a few days later a tiny basil sprout started coming up in one of the empty herb containers. Strange thing is, I don't even think it was originally used for basil, but I guess a seed must have gotten into it. The other strange thing is, this occured very late in the season, late to have seeds sprout for the summer. Spring sprouts had already long come, and the basil ONLY sprouted once I started thinking about it and wishing it was there so I could cook with it. Really bizarre, but I was super happy and started watering and caring for it, and its now a healthy plant!
Thk u for all this wonderful information. Did I hear u right that Morris uses this when his got bad colds..I have strays at my home & they have very bad sinuses, it breaks my heart I don't know what to give them..They seem very miserable..does he just eat them or do u prepare them in a certain way..Sorry but I just had to ask..Thk u in advance 🐱
Animals are pretty clever when it comes to herbs. Their senses are so much keener than ours and often they can sense if a plant is right for them or their illness. I am not sure if cats can eat elderberry but if it is beneficial to them and you plant one on your property they may come to eat it on their own. I'm sorry about your stray cats :( we had a little stray kitten in our neighborhood with a bad sinus infection that had gone to his eye. We tried to catch him to at least put something on it but he was feral and scared and we couldn't get him. It really is heartbreaking.
Hi Mountain Rose Herbs and Rosemary Gladstar Hyldemor = Eldermother in Danish language. She's a manifestation of Freya, the Goddess of Love & Magic in the Old Norse mythology. A very strong deity who even was the one who taught magic to Odin, the king of the Gods. The Völve, Asatru shaman of Denmark and the Lands of the North
Hi Meredydd, Thanks for enjoying the video! I've made jam from dried elderberries and it was super delicious and easy! You can find my recipe here: blog.mountainroseherbs.com/making-herbal-jelly-superfood-recipe I hope this helps. ~Alieta
Great video! Thank you for sharing this. Can you please let me know if the variety Sambucus canadensis has the same great benefits than the nigra. I live in Canada and I am planning to plant one. Thanks for share you knowledge with such love.
I had this "brilliant" idea to make tincture from dehydrated elderberries. I did not blanch them first or otherwise cook them. Is this tincture safe to use?
From the heart I want you to take my witness. 2 years ago in winter, I started studying/watching mushroom foraging videos in preparation for spring morels & medicinal species. That spring my mossy/oaky back yard had a literal eruption in chanterelles! Light golden ornaments all over it! I've lived here for 18 years and never seen the likes. But because I wanted to seek...the Earth mother responded is my only explanation. This year just a couple of weeks ago I was thinking about a strange/curious plant known as 'Indian Pipe' or 'Ghost Pipe' I'd read about in my foraging studies. So I go out to a friend's house a week later to work on her truck...I take a walk down a shaded lane...and...find 3 pinkish Ghost Pipes 3 feet apart from each other! God is great! I'm not going to harvest them. Why were they there for me to see?
I used to pick elderberries with my dad. He made wine and pie, and I made pie. Last year a friend came over w berries and as we were cleaning them, the smell was off, like they were a bit rotten, tho the berries felt fresh. Then we noticed the little worms in them... Is there a way to keep worms off the berries while they are growing on the bushes?
With most fruits, harvesting as soon as ripening occurs will prevent the worms from having time to establish themselves. You could also try spraying the bushes with a diluted white vinegar spray shortly before ripening to slow the encroachment of pests, but you'll want to wash the berries carefully after harvesting to avoid off flavors. ~Jana
Hi Rosemary. Instead of a green bush of elderflowers I have a black elder plant with pink flowers on it. Can I use these to make syrup/cordial or, are these poisonous?
Can you or anyone here, shed some light on how dried Elderberries should smell while simmering for syrup? I have been doing this for a few years and I've had some pleasant smelling times and other times my family complains that they smell like feet! I always work with dried berries and the finished syrups range from a dark berry color to an almost brown or rust. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Debbie Eisa Hi Debbie~Thank you for sharing your question here on UA-cam. Hmmm...I find the berries to have a heavy, partly-sweet, partly-tart scent to them as they are simmering. I also add other items to my elderberry syrup, however, so that likely influences the scent as well. It is quite reasonable to expect that different batches of berries from different varieties, suppliers, etc. would have a little different smell and color. Plants do not know they are supposed to conform to our notions of consistency and seasonal differences, weather, etc. can all influence the color and flavor of the berries. I do hope this helps a bit. We wish you the best! ~Kori
Thank you for your reply. I have a few more questions. How would one know if there dried berries were no good or possibly rotten? Also, do you know how long an elderberry tincture made with vodka would last?
Debbie Eisa Hi again, Debbie~If your dried berries are moist, mildewy, or smell rancid or as if they are fermenting, they have gone past their prime. I cannot say exactly how long an elderberry tincture would last as it will depend on the alcohol content, how it is stored, etc. but it should last for at least a year and possibly longer. Good luck! ~Kori
Idk but Elderberry wine is mighty fine :P a blackish purple> There so many thing out there every day we take for granite or don't know. Like poke salad YUMMY wild mushroom, berries, onions, garlic, every thing
In the herbal pharmacopeia, which is a reference for which herbs are listed to be used in traditional herbalism, there are three approved species of elderberry. Sambucus nigra, Sambucus ebula, and Sambucus canadensis. Most commonly, these are dark blue to black in color.
Red elderberries are more something you see in USA.. Here in Europe we see dark berries.. The berries must be cooked. Note that most parts of Elder is generally poisonous, berries should be cooked, the red version may have more of the poison so research more
I just bought her book for beginners, I hear so many great things about Rosemary! Great video thanks all!
We can't say enough great things about Rosemary! Hope you enjoy your new book! 🥰
Rosemary has beautifully thick hair!
I could listen to her for hours.
Yess. I wss thinking the same thing. Afyer I watched all of her videos o ordered two
Books. She is so smart. I made her healing fire cider. It helped heal me from coronavirus
I just want to come live with you and learn all I can..... Your voice is so calming. I have just started learning wild edibles and natural medicinal remedies. I am a Mother of 10 children and a few are interested in learning also. It really is JOYFUL! Thank you so very much. God Bless you and keep you and yours.
Cris Musgrove wouldn't that be lovely? I too would love to learn in her presence.
Use your, "sibling tether"! (It is a thing & you more than certainly, ARE beyond capable & able to do this, yourself/yourselves!)
In fact, the MORE you "utilize your tether", the stronger it gets & the more "flawlessly connected" you become!
["Utilizing a phone"/"text messages", is a way to- "test" those "innate, Inner-inklings".] Utilize the "tech", you have- [IF you believe you need to, to get a better comprehension of how this really works] ..which, in fact, BioPhysiologically speaking & ElectroMagnetically speaking, is an easier way to "visually learn" how this works.
This same exact, "tethering experiment", is something that brought me and my younger sister together after a long haul of her, attempting to "blame me" for "leaving her behind", when I left a toxic home.
By simply by asking her if she would, "participate in an experiment to prove 'science'- WRONG" [I'll admit, I used MY knowing that subject was her favorite subject & she would take "pride", in attempting to prove me wrong & I used this] and when she saw & felt it for herself, through our interactions throughout the following weeks after "utilizing tech", to give her a better understanding of this..
Our relationship now, couldn't be stronger. It's something that the, "English language", simply doesn't have the proper words- to even explain or articulate.
Rosemary you are so beautiful. Thank you for your lifes' work!!! 😊
Rosemary Gladstar is A Wonderful Herbalist, Knowledgeable 😊♀️🌐🏆🫶🛡️Great Teacher
Thank you Grand Mother Rosemary. You are as sublime as the Elder Mother in your deep teachings. We are so fortunate to have you in VT!
Elderberry pie is the best thing ever
That sounds awesome. Do you have a recipe?
I have had the great pleasure of meeting her. She truly opens your eyes to the herbal world.
Dearest Rosemary...you, like the plants allies, show up just when needed! Recently I had allowed my joy to leave my heart replaced by some untruth created by my silly brain/ego. After my morning commune with the nature spirits, I opened youtube...and there you were...as bright as ever, to remind me of all the abundant blessings that surround me! My heart smiled as my spirits lifted and my joy re-ignited. Your book Herbal Healing for Women has been my go to for many years along with James Green. So when I met you and the other magical women gathered years ago at The Southeastern Wise Womans Herbal Conference in the Black Mountains of NC...I was completely enchanted.
Thank You beautiful Rosemary, for sharing wisdom, humor, and grace...and for speaking out for our plant allies. Keep showering all creatures with your special kindness and joy! You are truly a bright light.
Sending Heart Hugs and Green Blessings from WV...Ayla
PS...just last week I made a half gallon of the most wonderful Elderberry syrup...I shall partake of some now with much joy!
New video! Rosemary Gladstar shares her favorite uses and recipes for Elderberries and Elderflowers...
She is amazing and you can see the light in her eyes when she talks about herbs :)
Just planted my seeds cannot wait
She has always reminded me of feral maiden.
She's incredibly beautiful
Love her sweet style, she's a blessed lady, I wish I lived close to her!
Heather Davis
Rosemary is a pure joy! Thank you for sharing her with us.
A sunny hello from Cologne in Germany. Thank you for sharing. I didn't know how lucky we are to have a big elderflower protector at the edge of our garden :-)
I have a collection of books from Rosemary Gladstar...Her herbal wisdom has taught me so much! Elderberry has been a staple in my family for at least a century. My grandmother taught me how to make elderberry syrup and wine from elderberries and flowers we collected on her land 😊 I use Gypsy Cold Care by Traditional Medicinals...Rosemary's recipe 💖💖💖
Elderberry grows by our garden, too. I like to see the birds that come into it to feed on its nourishing berries. When I harvest elderberries I always leave the ones on the highest branches for the birds.
Love this! Thanks for thinking of our wild friends out there!
Rosemary I've recently met you and am reading your Recipes for Vibrant Health..I am really grateful as an apprentice I am of Life itself, of your experience and knowledge, which you so diaphanously express. I live in a miraculous place down in South America that you would certainly love to see and are most joyfully invited to come. A place where no one would expect to see neither the ancient Elder nor many others we have planted and cared for in midst of the driest desert on earth. Love and embraces for you, fair Rosemary
You are lovely, thank you for such a great presentation
It felt like the elder plant was glowing and glowing more as you spoke of its medicine and history and purpose.
This is so true! Rosemary has such a special connection to the plants :) - Gracie
I've been flavoring homemade water kefir with elderberry syrup. My kids love it! A probiotic fizzy drink I can feel good giving them.
I used to use elderberry syrup for snow cones instead of the storebought syrups
Great idea!
Genius!
In the 70s & 80s my grandmother always made elderberry pie (& grape pie) for Thanksgiving. She also had a large garden. She used to send my sister & I out to pick 2 quarts of raspberries & we were allowed to eat all the raspberries that we wanted :D such great memories.
Those are indeed some wonderful memories of your grandmother's garden, thank you so much for sharing! 🥰🌿
I have an elderberry tree , I plan to make a tea when it comes out in flower
Hi Sharon! Enjoy your elder flowers, they are truly a treat :) - Gracie
love it! My grandma (I grew up in Ukraine) would make jam and Elder berry liquor (smash berries with sugar and let ferment). Interestingly, she would give us, kids, the jam if we had constipation.
irishagold yes Elderberry is effective for constipation. It works!
Amen! Joy is essential, a must have in our society today! Thank you for your wisdom and your giving heart to share with all of us! May our creator God bless you even more abundantly!
I have this growing on my property. SO EXCITED!!
I LOVE this lady
Thank you for doing videos & sharing your wisdom! You have such a soothing voice-the sound of your voice is surely a remedy for anxiety LOL... Thanks for writing wonderful books, you are such an inspiration.=)
You are a very effective communicator. That was an awesome lesson. I received 3 plants and am trying to figure out where I should plant them. All the best, thanks for a great video :)
Very nice, this makes me want to try growing elderberry shrubs!
Great video...
Very very awesome ! Thanks for sharing !
Thank you, you are such a fountain of information & ideas and so bubbly . I think your vid is wonderful :)
Thank you! ~Mason
Rosemary is still so beautiful
That was absolutely beautiful rosemary absolutely
Love the info on the Elder mar. I have one that is planted at the edge of my garden. :) As usual, Rosemary is such a gracious teacher.
I, too, have one planted @ edge of my garden. I didn’t know the connection until watching this video and had no-one to design my garden. I did it myself. This has left me w a huge smile! Thank u!
Thank you Rosemary
I just love her way... 📿🌱💛🪴
Love it and using it thank you for the idea if making a treat with it
Have fun! Let us know if you make any tasty treats :) - Gracie
Love your boots ! Thanks for all the wonderful information .
Wonderful.
Grows 6-12 feet in 3-4 years!
thank you, lovely to learn more about this lovely plant!
thank you! We have these bushes all around our area and in the back of our property that fruits up in the late fall. I am going to use it for sure next year. They are a beautiful bush too. You do have a great voice yes. I am now subscribing to your ch.
We're so glad you've enjoyed, Judy! How lucky you are to be surrounded by such a wonderful plant. We appreciate you tuning in and hope to be able to offer you more informative content for you!
I happened upon this video in searching for trees & scrubs that I can plant that will both feed wildlife & that I can benefit from. Of course, elderberries came to mind. Rosemary, I agree with Quid below & the others who suggest you are pure joy to watch & listen to! I feel happiness radiate through the "waves," after watching this video. Plus, the info you provided is wonderful. I have ordered (happily) from Mountain Rose Herbs in the past, but missed the video's. Thank-you from a new subscriber!
We're so happy that you enjoyed this video! Thanks so much for tuning in and sharing your feedback.
Liked and subscribed! Wow you really informed me! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
Elderflower grows in abundance in the UK also
Thank you
You're so very welcome!
Keep the joy level up 💜💜💜💜
Thank you for an informative video
I make elderflower and calendula tea, just steep the dried flowers in boiling water, it's so delicious and calming. I'm sure it helped me reduce my irritating Covid cough recently too. I love your videos 💗
been a member of the site for years, never knew there was a UA-cam channel
Sweet! We're so glad you found it! :) Warmly, ~Sara
Never seen an Elder that big. I use the flowers to make lemonade. Will try to make suryp as well. Cheers
I love trees for some reason the word tree always comes out first when I pray we can't live without them
3 thumbs up. I just bought 5 elderberry plants.
I thought this was wonderful and brought me joy. I used to live at a house with elberries in the backyard. I love that plant too. I've used dried berries as a healthy tea. I wonder it got the name elder though?
We're so glad you enjoyed the video! Our friends over at AHPA have a great article on the history of elderberry and how its name came to be here: www.ahpa.org/herbs_in_history_elderberry
Thanks
No problem!
very interesting thank you
I feel we are kindred spirits.
Ms. Gladstar I would like to as for your opinion on Tumeric and ginger. I would love some wisdom on these please if you can share... Thank you so much for your channel. I have learned so much, just wanting to learn more...
oh I just love this!
Yes she is. Thankyou for this nice video i learned quite a bit.
everything about this information is awesome.much better health, better weight regulation,better pocket book size, better confidence when the stores have shortages. This is such valuable info !! It makes me very happy to learn this.
Beautiful where to get a elderberry tree ?
Just found your utube page thank u so much .Beautiful Sol
It was a delight to find this video. Thank you. I have no black elderberry on my farm, but lots of red elder. Is there any use for red elder?
Hi Julianne, the berries of the red elder can be used for herbal syrups just like other types of elder berries. Most elder berries contain some level of stomach-irritating compounds, and while red elder berries tend to have a higher concentration of these irritants than others, they will be neutralized when cooked, as you would necessarily do to create syrup. Some folks find the red elder berries don't have the best flavor, but they are still just fine for your herbal remedies. Hope this helps!
my friends love my elderberry mead
I have this plant around my home. Could you also make an essential oil with the flowers??
Thank you for reaching out! Essential oil distillation is not a typical application for elder flowers. They do, however, have other uses. I hope that helps! 🌿
Thank you :)
Gee, Rosemary. You haven't changed a bit in...what?...25 years? How come I've gotten old? So enjoyed your elderberry video. Necia Liles
Hi I have a question for you.I collected some of this product from the tree.then I put the syrup in two bottles of jars.I put one of the bottle in the fridge.Then I finished by drinking every day with the regular spoon in the refrigerator.but the one outside the refrigerator is worn out because of the hot weather.I tasted a groin or two from this sour one.my question to you is, would it be a problem if I drink a few spoons of this rancid outside the refrigerator every day!
Thank you nice video.
Hi Rosemary, I don’t know if you have time to answer questions but I have an Elderberry tree but the berries. Are red. My question is are these berries edible? ✌️❤️
These are supposed to grow in the Pacific Northwest, but I try to look for them as I am out and about but I don’t recall ever seeing one. They definitely grow in north central Texas and south east Oklahoma. We mad jelly from them but did not know they had all the benefits. They have no natural pectin so The jelly was not always very firm. Now I buy syrup at the store for cold and virus prevention, and it is very expensive. But it is very effective too.
Mix with something with pectin, hawthorn is good. Or buy it.
Thank you so much for the lovely information I have had some trouble drying my elderberries and set them on trays on wax paper in the sun and that did not work I tried a very low oven and that did not work. I also have it the hydrator but not sure if maybe I'm doing something wrong? Please let me know the best way to dry the elderberries for storing.
Before drying elderberries, make sure they're nice and clean since lots of stuff you don't want can stick to the berries. Soaking them in a cool water, and then straining through a colander works fine. Then, spread evenly on a tray, they should dry within a few days, depending on your climate. After three days or so, squeeze them to see if they are still plump or juicy, and then let them go another day or two. If you're drying in the sun, especially outdoors, make sure to cover them with a screen or thin cloth so the birds don't steal everything!
I have the Black Elder and some green Elder Trees in my yard. However, I was told, and read online also, that they are poisonous unless cooked first. You seem to be saying that they can be eaten fresh from the tree, so I'm a little confused... Which is true?
This is a great question, Lauren! Eating raw elder berries straight off the of tree has been known to cause stomach upset. Rosemary is talking mostly about making syrup. When making the syrup, you have to heat up the elder berries and is no longer a raw berry. I hope that helps to clear that up any confusion for you!
I saw a video and it said that the red elderberry was the one that needed to be cooked prior to consumption.
I wonder if there are any uses for elderberry leaves?
All parts are somewhat poisonous in home prep setting.. Use flowers for cordial or wine, cook the berries for jams tictures and syrups... Don't eat anything uncooked.
Strangely enough, I've found that to be true, about plants showing up from us thinking about them. Last year when I was away from my garden for the summer the heat wave killed my herb and vegetable garden, and I was very sad about that because I didn't get to even harvest any seeds for the next year. I was thinking about and missing some of the plants that had died (the only thing that came back on its own was the thyme and the bee's balm, and once I gave them some love they florished into huge bushes).
Specifically, I remember distinctly thinking about the sweet basil and wishing I had some to plant this year and for some reason a few days later a tiny basil sprout started coming up in one of the empty herb containers. Strange thing is, I don't even think it was originally used for basil, but I guess a seed must have gotten into it. The other strange thing is, this occured very late in the season, late to have seeds sprout for the summer. Spring sprouts had already long come, and the basil ONLY sprouted once I started thinking about it and wishing it was there so I could cook with it. Really bizarre, but I was super happy and started watering and caring for it, and its now a healthy plant!
Thk u for all this wonderful information. Did I hear u right that Morris uses this when his got bad colds..I have strays at my home & they have very bad sinuses, it breaks my heart I don't know what to give them..They seem very miserable..does he just eat them or do u prepare them in a certain way..Sorry but I just had to ask..Thk u in advance 🐱
Animals are pretty clever when it comes to herbs. Their senses are so much keener than ours and often they can sense if a plant is right for them or their illness. I am not sure if cats can eat elderberry but if it is beneficial to them and you plant one on your property they may come to eat it on their own. I'm sorry about your stray cats :( we had a little stray kitten in our neighborhood with a bad sinus infection that had gone to his eye. We tried to catch him to at least put something on it but he was feral and scared and we couldn't get him. It really is heartbreaking.
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has anyone tried to make elderberry jam from the dehydrated berries?
Hi Meredydd, Thanks for enjoying the video! I've made jam from dried elderberries and it was super delicious and easy! You can find my recipe here: blog.mountainroseherbs.com/making-herbal-jelly-superfood-recipe I hope this helps. ~Alieta
I tried and although it did not jel, I had a winter’s worth of AWESOME elderberry syrup!!!
Great video! Thank you for sharing this. Can you please let me know if the variety Sambucus canadensis has the same great benefits than the nigra. I live in Canada and I am planning to plant one. Thanks for share you knowledge with such love.
Sandra Pina, good question to ask. I wonder as well.
I had this "brilliant" idea to make tincture from dehydrated elderberries. I did not blanch them first or otherwise cook them. Is this tincture safe to use?
From the heart I want you to take my witness. 2 years ago in winter, I started studying/watching mushroom foraging videos in preparation for spring morels & medicinal species. That spring my mossy/oaky back yard had a literal eruption in chanterelles! Light golden ornaments all over it! I've lived here for 18 years and never seen the likes. But because I wanted to seek...the Earth mother responded is my only explanation. This year just a couple of weeks ago I was thinking about a strange/curious plant known as 'Indian Pipe' or 'Ghost Pipe' I'd read about in my foraging studies. So I go out to a friend's house a week later to work on her truck...I take a walk down a shaded lane...and...find 3 pinkish Ghost Pipes 3 feet apart from each other! God is great! I'm not going to harvest them. Why were they there for me to see?
Perhaps an acknowledgement from
Spirit
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We are starting our first elderberry plants this year!!!! If I harvest the flowers that means they won't go to berries right?
I used to pick elderberries with my dad. He made wine and pie, and I made pie. Last year a friend came over w berries and as we were cleaning them, the smell was off, like they were a bit rotten, tho the berries felt fresh. Then we noticed the little worms in them...
Is there a way to keep worms off the berries while they are growing on the bushes?
With most fruits, harvesting as soon as ripening occurs will prevent the worms from having time to establish themselves. You could also try spraying the bushes with a diluted white vinegar spray shortly before ripening to slow the encroachment of pests, but you'll want to wash the berries carefully after harvesting to avoid off flavors. ~Jana
Hi Rosemary. Instead of a green bush of elderflowers I have a black elder plant with pink flowers on it. Can I use these to make syrup/cordial or, are these poisonous?
I have the same question!♡ did you ever find an answer?? :)
Can you or anyone here, shed some light on how dried Elderberries should smell while simmering for syrup? I have been doing this for a few years and I've had some pleasant smelling times and other times my family complains that they smell like feet! I always work with dried berries and the finished syrups range from a dark berry color to an almost brown or rust. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Debbie Eisa Hi Debbie~Thank you for sharing your question here on UA-cam. Hmmm...I find the berries to have a heavy, partly-sweet, partly-tart scent to them as they are simmering. I also add other items to my elderberry syrup, however, so that likely influences the scent as well. It is quite reasonable to expect that different batches of berries from different varieties, suppliers, etc. would have a little different smell and color. Plants do not know they are supposed to conform to our notions of consistency and seasonal differences, weather, etc. can all influence the color and flavor of the berries. I do hope this helps a bit. We wish you the best! ~Kori
Thank you for your reply. I have a few more questions. How would one know if there dried berries were no good or possibly rotten? Also, do you know how long an elderberry tincture made with vodka would last?
Debbie Eisa Hi again, Debbie~If your dried berries are moist, mildewy, or smell rancid or as if they are fermenting, they have gone past their prime. I cannot say exactly how long an elderberry tincture would last as it will depend on the alcohol content, how it is stored, etc. but it should last for at least a year and possibly longer. Good luck! ~Kori
saw a cancer cure, used fermented black elderberries
Would it damage the medicinal value if you freeze the berries?
Frozen berries from a previous harvest should be fine to use. Maybe within a couple of years.
If you make the Elderberry flower fritters....do you eat the stem? I thought the stems were toxic?😮
Idk but Elderberry wine is mighty fine :P a blackish purple> There so many thing out there every day we take for granite or don't know. Like poke salad YUMMY wild mushroom, berries, onions, garlic, every thing
Great video! Just curious, can the leaves be used for anything?
Hey Colleen! Elder leaves are not recommended for internal use as they do have some compounds that can cause stomach upset.
Only parts that can be used are flowers and berries... All other parts are poisonous in a home prep setting.
Is there a preference with blue vs black elderberry?
In the herbal pharmacopeia, which is a reference for which herbs are listed to be used in traditional herbalism, there are three approved species of elderberry. Sambucus nigra, Sambucus ebula, and Sambucus canadensis. Most commonly, these are dark blue to black in color.
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Can you use red elderberries from a red elder tree for syrup or are they poisonous?
Red elderberries are more something you see in USA.. Here in Europe we see dark berries.. The berries must be cooked. Note that most parts of Elder is generally poisonous, berries should be cooked, the red version may have more of the poison so research more