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This
species of Elderberry is native to North America, Mexico
and Central America.
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This
shrub grows to 3 meters or even taller.
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Black
Elderberry has been found to be effective against the H5N1 strain of Avian
Flu (Zakay-Rones et al 1995)
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As
the name suggests the colour of the fruit ranges from purple to Black.
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The
biological name of American Black Elderberry is Sambucus canadensis.
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The
American Black Elderberry is mostly used in preparing jelly and Wine etc.
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American
Black Elderberry also has medical benefits.
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Black
Elderberry contains a unique compound called Antivirin® that can help protect
healthy cells and inactivate infectious viruses
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Black
Elderberries are rich in anthocyanins which are a type of flavonoid –
anthocyanins are antioxidants that may protect cells from free radicals and
support your body’s immune system.
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The
antioxidants in black elderberries have antiaging properties
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American
Black Elderberry is also used in Dye making.
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Roots,
stem and leaves of American Black Elderberry are toxic and hence are not edible.
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