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 the last mission founded by Father Junipero Serra. Originally planned to be the third mission in Alta California, midway before the first mission in San Diego and the second mission in Carmel.Because of problems at other missions, military escort was not available for twelve years.ecause of an excellent climate and plentiful water from the Ventura river, carried to the mission in a seven-mile-long aqueduct, Mission San Buenaventura produced a variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains.