With Black Elderberry Elixir, Anima Mundi combines black elderberry with four selected mushrooms, Baikal skullcap, and fresh ginger. Elderberries have been part of European herbal tradition for centuries and are particularly closely associated with the cold season. Reishi, cordyceps, shiitake, and maitake also contribute their long tradition as functional mushrooms.
- Formula: Black elderberry with 4 mushrooms, Baikal skullcap & ginger
- Mushrooms: Reishi, cordyceps, shiitake & maitake
- Tradition: Botanicals with a long history of use associated with wintertime and seasonal well-being
- Extraction: Double extraction using decoction, organic alcohol & vegetable glycerin
- Taste: Fruity, herbal, and naturally slightly sweet
- Quality: With organic and wildcrafted botanicals
- Properties: Vegan, gluten-free, with no added sugar
- Sizes: 59 ml & 118 ml
The plants and mushrooms are processed using a double-extraction process: a slow decoction is combined with organic alcohol and vegetable glycerin. This creates a concentrated, slightly sweet elixir with no added sugar, honey, fillers, or binding agents.
Anima Mundi was founded by Costa Rican herbalist Adriana Ayales. This modern herbal apothecary combines traditional herbal knowledge from Central and South America with Ayurveda, Chinese Daoist traditions, and Western herbalism.
The focus is on carefully selected botanicals, organic and wildcrafted ingredients, and formulas that translate traditional plant knowledge into modern herbal rituals.
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Mushrooms & Botanicals
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Black elderberry
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has a long tradition in European folk and herbal medicine and was particularly valued during the cold season. Its deep-dark berries naturally contain anthocyanins and other secondary plant compounds. Modern research is also focusing intensively on elderberry and its characteristic plant compounds. -
Reishi, shiitake & maitake
These three mushrooms are firmly rooted in East Asian nutritional and herbal traditions. Modern research focuses, among other things, on their characteristic polysaccharides and other bioactive plant compounds. -
Cordyceps
Cordyceps has a long history of use in Chinese and Tibetan herbal traditions and is now one of the best-known functional mushrooms.
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Baikal skullcap
Scutellaria baicalensis is an important plant in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Its characteristic flavonoids in particular are the focus of modern research. -
Ginger
This aromatic root has been used for centuries in various herbal traditions and complements the blend with its characteristic warmth and spiciness.
There is extensive traditional knowledge and modern research relating to elderberry, reishi, cordyceps, Baikal skullcap & more. Here, we limit ourselves to a brief overview. Those who would like to learn more will find plenty of additional information online.
Directions
- Shake well before use.
- Take 1 teaspoon (5 ml) daily, either neat or added to water, tea, or juice.
- Store protected from heat and direct light.
The 59-ml bottle contains approximately 12 servings, and the 118-ml bottle approximately 24 servings.
Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. This is particularly due to the Baikal skullcap it contains. If you have existing medical conditions or are taking medication, consult a doctor before use.
Ingredients
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), Baikal Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) Root^, Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) Mushroom, Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Mushroom*, Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Mushroom*, Maitake (Grifola frondosa) Mushroom*, Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Root*
Other ingredients: vegetable glycerin*, cane alcohol*, filtered water.
*from organic cultivation
^wildcrafted
FAQ
What is Black Elderberry Elixir?
A concentrated liquid extract of black elderberry, four functional mushrooms, Baikal skullcap, and ginger. The formula combines European elderberry tradition with mushrooms and plants from East Asian herbal traditions.
What does double extraction mean?
The botanicals are first slowly decocted and then extracted with alcohol and vegetable glycerin. This makes it possible to combine different plant components in a single liquid extract.
Is the elixir sweetened?
It contains no added sugar or honey. Vegetable glycerin naturally has a slightly sweet taste.
Which mushrooms does it contain?
Reishi, cordyceps, shiitake, and maitake.
When can I use Black Elderberry Elixir?
The elixir is suitable for daily use and, due to its traditional botanicals, is particularly interesting for the autumn and winter months.
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