Danewort

Danewort (Sambucus ebuli)

Elderberry is a shrubby plant, since ancient times it is famous as one of the most healing herbs. To this day it is used to treat a number of ailments. It is usually found along rivers, in plains with sufficient moisture at altitudes up to 1900 meters. It has been found to be well influenced by chalky soils.Generally the herb forms a not very dense, but on the other hand broad plant mass. It spreads rapidly.

The fruit is a natural source of anthocyanins! The fruit has beneficial effects on immunity, fungal and viral infections, the cardiovascular system, metabolic processes, renal activity and the pancreatic gland. Elderberry is suitable for diabetics, hypertensives, working long hours at the computer, unloading and cleansing diets, as well as for all ages.

It is harvested after mid-September. It is dried in the sun or in dryers up to 50 degrees Celsius.

The myth of danewort :

In ancient times, on a small island in the Aegean Sea, there was a mysterious garden filled with magical plants. Among them was the buzac, known among the locals as the plant of the gods. According to legend, the god of healing, Asclepius, discovered the miraculous properties of the plant and used it to cure the sick and wounded.

The danewort, offered numerous health benefits. It was able to purify the blood, strengthen the immune system and even ward off evil spirits and disease. Legend told of a young warrior who was severely wounded in battle and healed thanks to the elixir made by Asclepius from the fruit of the Elderberry.

Over time, the plant became a symbol of protection and healing, with many travellers wearing its branches as amulets for health and longevity. The elderberry not only enriched the medicinal practices of the ancient people, but also left a lasting imprint on their myths and legends, symbolizing the eternal bond between nature and man in the pursuit of harmony and health.