[Latin Name] Sambucus nigra

[Specification] Anthocyanidins15% 25% UV

[Appearance] Purple fine powder

Plant Part Used: Fruit

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is elderberry extract?]

Elderberry extract comes from the fruit of the Sambucus nigra or Black Elder, a species found in Europe, Western Asia, North Africa, and North America. Called “the medicine chest of the common people,” Elder flowers, berries, leaves, bark, and roots have all been used for centuries in traditional folk medicines.Elder fruit contains vitamins A, B and C, flavonoids, tannins, carotenoids, and amino acids. Elderberry is believed to possess therapeutic uses as an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and immuno-stimulant.

[Function]

1. As medicine raw material: It can promote the healing of gastrointestinal ulcers; It can be used for acute and chronic hepatitis and hepatitis evocable hepatomegaly, hepatocirrhosis; promote the healing of liver function.

2. As foodstuff colorant: Widely used in cakes, beverage, candy, ice cream etc..

3. As chemical raw material for daily use: Widely used in many kinds of green medicine toothpastes and cosmetics.

Pumpkins are now in the shops but there can be used for so much more than a Halloween lantern which will just end up in the bin. October is the month of pumpkin recipes here on A Year of Vegan Eats so come back every week for new recipes to make the most out of your pumpkin.

Moroccan Roasted Pumpkin

Ingredients –
½ a medium pumpkin
1 tsp of coriander seeds
½ tsp of cumin seeds
¼ tsp of salt
1 small onion
2 tsp of paprika
1 tsp of garlic powder
2 tomatoes

Method –
1. Pre heat your oven to 200c
2. Grind the coriander seed, cumin seed and salt into a powder
3. Add in the onion, paprika, garlic and one tomato, blend until smooth. Add in your second tomato and blend again until smooth.
4. Take your pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. Score the flesh so the sauce can soak in. Pour in the sauce and bake for 30-40 minutes until the flesh is soft.
5. Here I’ve serves it with maneesh (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTPerVLb8lM), hummus, salad and pickles.

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https://drtomobrien.ie/wild-drugs-nettle-a-self-contained-pharmacy/ Wild Drugs – Nettle ‘a self contained pharmacy’ and souce of natural vitamins and minerals free free free Yes, its free! Nettle is growing near you, Go out and find it and learn how to use it.

Nettle is high in Vitamin A and C, and also contains iron, magnesium, calcium, chromium, zinc, potassium, phosphorus and silicon.

What its good for?
Eczema,
Arthritis,
Gout,
Osteoporosis,
Hayfever,
Anaemia,
Bleeding,
Exhaustion,
Allergies,
Prostate problems,
Heavy periods,

Caution: Do not use in pregnancy.

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