Wellness in a world of convenience is something that requires planning, thoughtfulness, and prevention. Fortunately for us Queen Creek locals, we have The Elderberry Lady. Enter Heather Churney, a Queen Creek resident, and FDA licensed and approved owner of The Elderberry Lady, a company specializing in homemade Elderberry Syrup, tincture, teas, gummies, and DIY home kit production. Started in 2017, Heather and her husband Rob, decided to quite literally “pour” into the dream of helping others keep their immune systems at top notch operation.
Being people of faith with give back initiatives and a couple who always leaned into natural remedies, Heather cracked into researching and developing Elderberry Syrup. Three years later, just before the pandemic hit, Heather’s family suffered a job loss, and decided to make their mess into their message. Having four kids of their own and witnessing the beneficial effects of the syrup improving sickness and even preventing it, they went all in after word on the street gained traction and decided to make things official, going through the process of licensing and FDA approval.
According to The Journal of Functional Foods, a 2015 study found supporting evidence that Elderberry is not only an antioxidant, but can help prevent and lessen respiratory, cold, and flu-like symptoms. Some laboratory data showed that elderberry extracts can inhibit influenza A/B viruses and reduce certain pro-inflammatory cytokines as well as showing elderberry is rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids, and other polyphenols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential.
Aside from scientific data, Heather’s client reviews truly speak for themselves. Some clients noting “its amazing taste” and ability to get their families through cold and flu seasons, as well as helping others “never take a day off” when starting to feel down and out - implementing the tincture right away. Easy to reach and even easier to obtain, The Elderberry Lady products can be found porch side for local pickup, at local markets, and are featured in over 14 locations around the valley in various stores. Elderberry products that Heather offers are her famous syrups, tinctures, teas, gummies, and now take-home elderberry syrup kits. It’s clear that we need to make room in our medicine cabinet for some Elderberry Lady syrup and merge convenience with wellness.