Elderberry has been involved in hunan history centuries, with a reputation for healing both the body. In fact the plant was used so widely and considered so important and valuable that it earned the epithet, the medicine chest of the country people. The berries are ready for harvest in late summer and are rich in Vitamin C.

Elder flowers are traditionally used to treat influenza, colds, mucus, sinusitis, feverish illnesses and other upper respiratory tract problems as well as hay fever.