Alchemical Herb Profile: Elderberry (Sambucus cerulea)

While we were out harvesting Elderberries on our land this summer, we wanted to share some info about the medicinal virtues of this invaluable herb with you! Now that the winter is rolling in, this is the perfect time to be pulling out the Elderberry for immune support, so check out this short video to learn how to use this herb when you need it the most! You’ll also probably learn a few new things about Elderberry that you didn’t know before…

Beyond the physiological health benefits this herb has to offer, I dig in here to reveal some of the spiritual potencies behind this plant as well. I always like to share about how it is classified in Medical Astrology, as well as how it can be prepared as a Spagyric herbal remedy.

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