Wild Indigo Homegrown Apothecary
Dark berries, raw honey + warming herbs in a seasonal syrup made the old-fashioned way. Elderberry, aronia, nettle, rosehip, ginger and spices bring together food tradition, herbal practice and ingredients that have each been studied in very different ways.
Ingredients
Elderberries, aronia berries, raw honey, stinging nettle, rosehip, ginger, clove, star anise and Ceylon cinnamon.
Herbal Tradition + Research Notes
Elderberry · seasonal-use research. Small human studies have examined elderberry preparations during cold, flu and other upper-respiratory illnesses. Results are interesting, but the evidence remains preliminary and varies by preparation.
Aronia berry · polyphenol-rich food. Aronia is rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols. Human studies have examined aronia preparations in relation to blood pressure, vascular function and lipid markers, with mixed results.
Raw honey · traditional throat-soothing food. Human studies have examined honey for cough frequency and sleep during upper-respiratory infections, especially in children over age 1. Raw honey also contributes naturally occurring polyphenols.
Stinging nettle · nutritive herbal tradition. Nettle leaf is mineral-rich and widely used as a nutritive herb. Human research has explored nettle in several areas, but evidence varies by condition and preparation.
Rosehip · vitamin C + polyphenols. Rosehips naturally contain vitamin C and polyphenols. Standardized rosehip powders have also been studied in relation to osteoarthritis symptoms, though those preparations are not equivalent to this syrup.
Ginger · culinary + herbal staple. Human studies have examined ginger for nausea, menstrual discomfort and osteoarthritis symptoms. Findings depend on dose and preparation.
Clove · eugenol-rich spice. Clove is naturally high in eugenol, a compound widely studied in laboratory and dental settings. Human evidence for broader internal uses is more limited.
Star anise · digestive + respiratory tradition. Traditionally used in food and herbal preparations for digestion and respiratory comfort. Strong human clinical evidence for star anise itself is limited.
Ceylon cinnamon · culinary spice + metabolic research. Cinnamon has been studied in relation to glucose and lipid markers, with mixed results. Ceylon cinnamon is also naturally rich in polyphenols.
🥄 How to Use
Enjoy by the spoonful or add to a little water or tea. Follow the serving and use-by guidance provided with your order.
Storage
Keep refrigerated. Because this is a fresh, small-batch herbal syrup, follow the storage and use-by guidance provided with your order.
🌿 What You Won’t Find Here
- Artificial colors
- Artificial flavors
- Synthetic fillers
- Unnecessary additives
Please note: This product contains raw honey and is not vegan.