Flavonoids are another ingredient that places elderberries in the category of antioxidant-rich, capable of preventing cell damage. One study suggested that the elderberry extract called Sambucol could shorten flu duration by up to three days. Other traditional uses of elderberry flowers are as external antiseptic washes and poultices to treat wounds, and as an eye wash for conjunctivitis and eye inflammation.
JUNIPERO SERRA and the Sacred Expedition. Lived: 1713-1784. Explored California in: 1769-1784. Exploring for: Spain. Explored: by land from San Diego to San Francisco. Father Serra was the spiritual leader of the Sacred Expedition, the first Spanish attempt to found a settlement in Alta (Upper) California.
Mission San Buenaventura was founded 31 March 1782 (9 th in order) by Blessed Junipero JunÃ­pero. Serra the mission is named For Saint. bonaventurehe Indian name was Miscanaga. The present church is restored and includes a museum. An Asistencia was established in Santa Paula and a cross placed on a hill over the Mission Church to serve as a guide for travelers.