Elderberry Powder

Product Description

The extract of elderberry is obtained from the fruits of the black elderberry plant. With a history of botanical use for healing, elderberry has been regarded as a valuable resource for centuries. Its leaves, bark, roots, flowers and especially its berries have been utilized in various medicinal practices. Elderberries contain a range of essential nutrients such as flavonoids, vitamins A, B and C, amino acids, carotenoids and tannins that are beneficial for maintaining good health. Elderberry extract is known for its antioxidant properties, capacity to reduce cholesterol levels and enhance eyesight, fortify the immune system, boost heart health, and alleviate coughs and colds.

Source plant:

OriginThe SambucuswilliamsiiHance plant is known for its beautiful stems and branches that are a characteristic feature of the honeysuckle family. These structures have a unique appearance and are often used in decorations and floral arrangements due to their attractive texture and color. The stems and branches of the SambucuswilliamsiiHance plant are long and slender, with a slightly curved shape that gives them a graceful appearance. They are covered with a smooth bark that is grayish-brown in color, with occasional cracks or bumps that give them character. These structures are an important part of the plant's anatomy, as they transport water and nutrients to the leaves and flowers, allowing them to grow and thrive.

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DistributionThe main production hub for this product is Jiangsu, but it is also manufactured in other regions such as Fujian, Sichuan, Guangxi, and Zhejiang.

Plant formThe elderberry is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows to between 2 and 4 meters in height. It has gray-brown branches that are heavily branched and strongly ribbed longitudinally, with a well-developed central pith. Its leaves are arranged oppositely on the branches, are odd-pinnate compound in shape, and typically feature between 7 and 9 leaflets. These leaflets are long oval to ovate-lanceolate in shape, measuring between 4 and 11 cm in length and 2 to 4 cm in width. The tips of the leaflets are long and pointed, while the base is broad and obliquely wedge-shaped. The margin of the leaflets is sawtoothed and both sides of the leaves are hairless. When crushed, the leaves emit a distinctive odor. The shrub also produces oval-shaped panicles of white to yellowish-white flowers, each with a bell-shaped calyx made up of 5 sepals. The fruit of the elderberry is a spherical drupe that is black-purple or red in color and contains between 3 and 5 nuclei. The flowering period of the plant falls between May and June, while the fruiting period occurs between June and September.

Chemical composition: 

Currently, the plant extract contains a variety of triterpenoid aglycones such as ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, betulinic acid, nimbin, α-amyrin, betulin, and more. Additionally, it also presents sterols like β-sitosterol, daucosterine, taraxerol, stigmasterol, and others. The extract also holds numerous phenolic acid compounds such as acetovanilone, vanillin, protocatechuic acid, 4-hydroxycinnamic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, Coniferylaldehyde, syringaldehyde, and more. This natural extract also comprises flavonoids, lignans, and sterols.

Product Application

Using elderberry extract as a food additive is a viable option.

2. Used in water soluble beverages.

3. Capsules or pills for functional food.

4. Capsules or pills used in health care products.

Microbial standards:

1, total bacterial amount: < 1000/g

2, mold and yeast :< 100/g

3, Escherichia coli: not detected

4. Salmonella: Not detected

Suggested additions: solid beverages (5%), medicinal foods (5-20%)

Production process: raw material selection → raw material processing, pressing and extracting juice → filtration, clarification → concentration → spray drying → cooling → packaging.

Medicinal properties of elderberry extract:

Elderberry is a traditional Chinese herbal remedy that can treat a variety of diseases. It is known to boost immune function and fight viruses, making it ideal for colds and flu. Respiratory and sinus infections can also be treated with elderberry because of its expectorant and mucus-reducing properties. Elderberry extract can help lower cholesterol and promote heart health, and its anti-inflammatory properties can also reduce pain and swelling caused by arthritis and other conditions. In addition, it also has certain medicinal value in other aspects.

The flavonoids in elderberry extract can enhance the immunity of the user. It has been shown to help prevent viruses that attack human cells. Because of these properties, it is often used to treat colds and flu, as well as other types of infections. Many people report faster recovery and lesser symptoms from taking elderberry during their illness.

Prevention of cardiovascular disease is another medicinal value of elderberry extract. Studies have shown that elderberry reduces cholesterol and prevents plaque build-up in arteries. In addition, it can help promote heart function and overall health.

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, elderberry extract can also help treat pain and discomfort associated with inflammation. For example, people with arthritis who take elderberry will experience a significant reduction in their symptoms. In addition, rheumatic pain patients can also benefit from it.

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