The word "Shrub" is derived from the Arabic word Sharab, which means "to drink." "Shrubs" aka Sipping-Vinegars originated as a method of preservation before the days of refrigeration.
Shrubs originated as a method of preservation, before the days of refrigeration. Vinegar was poured over fruits, roots, and herbs, to begin the process. In times of phyical distress, the infused vinegar was then strained off, and consumed for its medicinal content.
In a modern twist, Shrubs were also sweetened and then sipped or added to beverages, for their flavorful and beneficial properties.
My Elderberry Fairy begins their Shrubs (aka. Drinking Vinegars) with all organic ingredients, and Raw, Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar, for added health benefits and digestive support. They then infuse our Elderflower Lavender Shrubs with Elderflowers, Lavender flowers, and whole Lemons. Finally they cold press for potency, and sweeten with pure raw cane sugar for the perfect balance of tart, tangy, and delicious!
For an easy herbal, probiotic and electrolyte infused mocktail:
Add 1/2 fl ounce Elderflower Lavender Shrub per 6 to 8 fl ounces of still or sparkling water.
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, Elderberries, Raw Cane Sugar, Rosehips, Ginger, Lemon Peel.
Amy Parsons, founder of My Elderberry Fairy, has long been a believer in the immense healing powers of Nature. After her own journey with food intolerances, she also knows first hand how important it is to focus on foods as our first line of defense and healing.
After becoming a mom of two, she began to look for safe and natural ways to support her family's wellness throughout the year & discovered European Black Elderberries. Loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, these small berries provide powerful antiviral and immune boosting properties.
After experimenting with making her own Elderberry concoctions, it only took one season for Amy to notice the differences in her own family's wellness. This ignited a new curiosity for additional support from nature, and expanded into studying and exploring ways to allow fruits, roots, and herbs to provide year-round support.
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