Whole Dried Elderberries, Wildcrafted Sambucus Nigra in Bulk (1/2 lb to 5 lb)
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🫐 Whole Dried Elderberries (Sambucus nigra)
Our whole dried elderberries are the deep, ruby-dark fruit of Sambucus nigra, harvested at ripeness and dried whole so they keep their shape, their color, and their character. The flavor is tart-sweet and fruit-forward, with notes of raspberry and cherry lifted by a bright edge of lemon, the same natural acidity that has made elderberry a cellar staple for syrups, cordials, and ruby-dark teas across European and Native American traditions. They arrive in resealable packaging so your berries stay fresh from the first scoop to the last.
Whole elderberries are meant to be simmered before use, and that gentle cooking is the heart of every classic preparation. Covered with water and brought to a low simmer, they release their color and tart-sweet depth into a rich base you can sweeten into syrup, steep into tea, or fold into a winter cordial. If syrup is your goal, our elderberry syrup guide walks the full method from measuring to bottling, and you will find elderberry alongside our other favorites in the immune support collection.
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) grows wild across cool, temperate woodlands and hedgerows, and we gather ours through ethical wildcrafting from the native stands where it flourishes on its own terms, across the United States, Albania, and Bulgaria. Harvesting from healthy, established habitat lets the fruit ripen the way it has for centuries, in the climate it evolved in.
Every lot we ship is verified by a per-batch Certificate of Analysis covering purity, identity, and the absence of contaminants, and we publish each lot's results so you can confirm the exact batch you are receiving. The COAs live on our elderberry article page, where you can learn more.
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Sacred Plant Co is a soil-first farm. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. That score is the heart of who we are. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants, and that philosophy is the reason we hold every herb we carry to the same biological and per-lot testing standards.
🍵 Ways herbalists reach for elderberry
Classic syrups & cordials
Simmered, strained, and sweetened with honey into the season's most-loved kitchen tradition.
Ruby-dark teas
Decocted on their own or blended with elder flower, rose hips, and warming spices.
Bulk batching
Half-pound to five-pound sizes let you put up a full season's worth in one afternoon.
Product specifications
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Sambucus nigra |
| Common Names | Elderberry, Elder, European Elder, Black Elder |
| Format | Whole dried berries |
| Available Weights | 1/2 lb, 1 lb, 5 lb |
| Tasting Notes | Raspberry, Cherry, Lemon |
| Grade | Wildcrafted |
| Testing Status | COA-verified, per lot |
| Country of Origin | United States, Albania, Bulgaria |
Safety & preparation notes
Elderberries are a cooked herb by tradition. Raw or undercooked berries, along with the leaves, bark, and unripe fruit of the elder plant, naturally contain compounds that can cause nausea or stomach upset, which is why whole elderberries are simmered before they are consumed. Heat them through in a decoction or syrup and strain the berries out before use.
Those who are pregnant or nursing, who live with an autoimmune condition, or who take immune-modulating medication should speak with a qualified practitioner before adding elderberry to a routine. Keep dried berries in a cool, dark place in their resealable pouch to protect color and flavor.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use.
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Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason.
🌿 Frequently asked questions
Do I need to cook these dried elderberries before using them?
Yes, and it is the traditional way to enjoy them. Whole elderberries are simmered before use, which is exactly how they have been prepared for generations in European and Native American traditions. We recommend a gentle decoction: cover the berries with water, bring to a low simmer, and let them work for 30 to 45 minutes before straining. That simmered liquid becomes the base for syrups, teas, and cordials.
What do your whole dried elderberries taste like?
They carry a tart-sweet, fruit-forward profile with notes of raspberry, cherry, and a bright lift of lemon. That natural acidity is part of why elderberry pairs so beautifully with honey in a classic syrup, and why it brews into such a vivid, ruby-dark tea.
Where do your elderberries come from?
We gather them through ethical wildcrafting from the native stands where Sambucus nigra grows in its natural habitat, across the United States, Albania, and Bulgaria. Every lot we ship receives the same per-batch lab work and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry, and each lot's COA lives on our elderberry article page, where you can learn more.
How many elderberries do I need to make a batch of syrup?
A common starting point is one cup of whole dried elderberries simmered in three to four cups of water, reduced and sweetened with honey to make roughly a pint of finished syrup. Our bulk sizes, from a half pound up to five pounds, are sized so you can batch a season's worth at once. Our full method is laid out in our elderberry syrup guide.
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