FAQ'S

Adults take 1 tbsp per day and children take 1 tsp. Since this is a food product, it is safe to take more—up to 3 oz a day when needed (similar to how you can't really eat "too many" blueberries). However, a little goes a long way. You may also take it every two hours as desired or needed.

You can take it straight in a shot glass, or add it to fruit juice, soda water, yogurt, smoothies, or oatmeal. It even works in margaritas! For kids, try mixing it with water in popsicle molds for a daily treat.

No. Children under one year of age should not consume honey. For babies under one, we recommend using our DIY Dry Kit and sweetening it with maple syrup, monk fruit, or agave instead.

Elderberry is generally safe and well-tolerated. However, we always recommend consulting your doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, on specific medications, or have an autoimmune disease.

There are 32 servings (tbsp) for adults or 96 servings (tsp) for children per bottle.

Unopened bottles have an expiration date on the bottom and should be kept in a cool, dry place. Once opened, the tonic must be refrigerated and is lab-verified to stay fresh for two months.

- Value: $29.99 for a large 16 oz bottle vs. $30 for 4 oz elsewhere.

- Eco-Friendly: We use glass bottles, never plastic.

- Clean Ingredients: No fillers, thickeners (xanthan gum), or malic acid.

- Low Sugar: We use a synergistic herbal blend (rose hips/hibiscus) to cover bitterness, allowing us to use very little honey and no refined cane sugar.

- Potency: You get 2,000 mg of elderberry goodness per tablespoon!

- Safety: We are legally produced, lab-tested, and regulated.

- 12-Herb Blend: Most brands use 4 herbs; we use 12 (including turmeric, echinacea, garlic, and astragalus) for ultimate absorption and support.

Our tallow originates from beef suet, the nutrient-dense fat found around the kidneys. Suet is traditionally preferred for skincare because of its stable fatty acid profile and naturally occurring fat-soluble vitamins.

We handle the processing in-house. We gently melt and whip the tallow ourselves as part of our formulation process. We do not bleach, deodorize, or use any chemical processing at any stage.

There is a huge range in quality on the market. Many large manufacturers white-label tallow that has been bleached or heavily deodorized, stripping away natural nutrients. We keep our ingredients simple and minimally processed so the natural qualities of the suet remain intact.

We use a wet-rendering process for all of our tallow products. This completely purifies the tallow, leaving it odorless while maintaining the key nutrients and benefits for your skin.

Our Beef Tallow Balm does not need to be refrigerated. Store it in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Refrigeration is not necessary and can make the texture firmer than intended.

While we suggest 1/2 to 1 cup of raw honey, you can use low-carb or vegan alternatives. Note that some sweeteners are sweeter than sugar, so adjust to taste.

Adults take 1 tbsp per day and children take 1 tsp. It is safe to take every 2 hours when needed.

Store your freshly made tonic in the fridge in a clean jar (mason jars work great). Consume within 2 months and always keep refrigerated.

Yes! Scoop out 1 tbsp of the herbs and steep them in 8 oz of hot water, covered for 10-15 minutes, then strain and add sweetener of choice.

It’s travel-friendly! It is shelf-stable (no refrigeration needed) due to the vegetable glycerin. At 2 oz, it is TSA-compliant for carry-ons. It contains only two ingredients: elderberries and glycerin.

We accept returns of unopened, unused items for store credit only when requested within 7 days of delivery. All returns must be approved in advance. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs, and original shipping charges are non-refundable. Due to the nature of our products, we do not accept returns on opened or used items. Please contact customercare@rootsandleaves.info.

If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please email customercare@rootsandleaves.info within 7 days of delivery and include photos of: the product, the box or packaging, and the shipping label. Once reviewed, we’ll be happy to work with you to make it right.

Our products are in over 3,000 retail stores and pharmacies. Check our store locator to find a partner near you and support two small businesses at once.

If there is no retailer close by, you can purchase all products directly through our online shop.

Check the health and wellness section or end caps. If an item is out of stock, you can request that they order more and they will typically let you know when it’s in.

Please fill out our wholesale request form and we will be in touch.

All of our products are 100% gluten-free and 100% dairy-free.

Very keto-friendly! Our tonic has < 1g of carbs per tablespoon (most other elderberry syrups have 3g per teaspoon).

- Vegetarians: Can enjoy most products, but cannot enjoy products containing tallow (animal fat).

- Vegans: Can enjoy the Tincture, DIY Kit, Face Serum, and Teas. Note: The Tonic, Salves, Body Butters, and all Tallow products contain non-vegan ingredients like honey, beeswax, or tallow.