[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.

Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls

Pre-gym, post-workout, breakfast, or mid-day snack, Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls are the perfect mini meal snack. With raw, high protein products and natural sweeteners, your body will thank you.

Ingredients
1/4 cup Raw Pumpkin Seeds
1/4 cup Cocoa Nibs
12 pitted Dates 60 – 70g
1 Tbsp Organic Coconut Flour
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 cup Chai Protein Powder Nutritional Booster
1/4 tsp ground Cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp ground Nutmeg
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup Fine Macaroon Coconut optional
Instructions
Place pumpkin seeds and cocoa nibs in a food processor and pulse until they resemble large crumbs; remove and set aside.
Place dates in the food processor and process until broken into small crumbles.
Add remaining ingredients, including the reserved pumpkin seed mixture, to the food processor and process until a dough forms, about 1 – 2 minutes.
Portion 1 tablespoon per serving and shape each into a ball. If desired, roll each ball in coconut. Store covered and chilled.

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Anti Inflammatory:

This past week my friend and colleague Lisa who filmed the Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar A & B) and who also answered your questions on Chaturanga. https://www.melissawest.com/chaturanga-dandasana/
asked me to put together a juice for inflammation for her.

First of all, lets look at what inflammation is in your body. Things like minor injuries, infections to more serious conditions such as migraines, fibromyalgia, arthritis and colitis can result in inflammation in your body. What happens in your body responds to infection, toxins, and injury by creating inflammation in your body.Your body’s inflammatory response can range from redness and swelling to pain and heat.

Foods high in beta cryptoxanthin help with inflammation, these include: peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, persimmons (yum), tangerines, papayas. Zeaxanthin, which is found in leafy green vegetables yellow and orange fruits and veggies is a carotenoid that helps reduce inflammation and also has anti-inflammatory qualities.

Here are some other fruits and veggies that reduce inflammation:
celery
purple cabbage
lettuce, spinach, turnip greens
oranges, grapefruit and lemons

Anti-Inflammatory Juice
2 apples
1/2 butternut squash, peeled and cut into pieces (use an apple peeler to peel the squash)
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

This recipe comes from Carole Jacobs “The Everything Juicing Book”