Elderflower Hydrolat (Hydrosol)
Sambucus caerulea
Elderflower Hydrosol is steam distilled from the flowers of Sambucus caerulea. Every batch we have brought in so far has come from the USA, from certified organic plants, with distillations logged here from 2017 through 2021. A hydrosol is the water portion of a distillation, so it carries the plant in a very gentle form.
The liquid is clear to light yellow and water like, with a light, refreshing aroma. Elderflower Hydrosol is soluble in water but not in oil, which makes it easy to work into water-based sprays, compresses, and rinses. It is known for astringent, diuretic, and immunostimulant qualities, and it is a gentle choice when you want support for emotional balance and calm. Plan on using it within about a year and a half, and keep it cool.
Every batch is logged on this page with its country of origin and best-by date, and certificates of analysis are available to download where we have them.
- Shelf life
- 1.5 years
- Safety
- Keep out of the eyes. If using on broken skin, use only within 6 to 12 months of distillation; check the distillation date on this page. A freshly distilled hydrolat can be used and enjoyed with a splash in a beverage. This is a personal preference.
Batch History & Sourcing
5 batches since 2017 · Sourced from USA · Steam Distilled
| Batch | Distilled | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| ELF-105Latest | 07/01/2021 | USA |
| ELF-104 | 07/01/2020 | USA |
| ELF-103 | 07/06/2019 | USA |
| ELF-102 | 05/01/2018 | USA |
| ELF-101 | 07/01/2017 | USA |
Batch ELF-105
- Distilled on
- 07/01/2021
- Method
- Steam Distilled
- Cultivation
- Certified Organic
- Country of origin
- USA
- Best by
- 07/01/2023
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