Also called Black Elder, European Elder, and Common Elder. Whole, dried elderberries are most often used medicinally, especially for infusions, to combat colds and the flu. They are also used to make jams, jellies, chutney and cordials. These elderberries are wildcrafted, picked when fully ripe and mechanically dried. MUST BE COOKED BEFORE INGESTING AS A SAFETY PRACTICE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE NOT RETURNABLE.