A herb for every month

September: An immunity herb.

Sambucus nigra – Elderberry

An old saying goes “summer has not arrived until elderflower is in full bloom and ends when the berries are ripe”.

September is the month for foraging elderberries to store in preparation for the winter ahead. Elderberries are strongly anti-viral with immune-boosting properties, to help prepare your body to fight colds and the flu.

Written by Lily Canetty-Clarke, MNIMH, she explores how a better understanding of seasonal herbs and their medicinal properties could help so many of us. You can also follow Lily on Instagram for more amazing herbal knowledge.