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.
Carmel Mission. The Basilica of San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission (Carmel Mission) was founded by Fr. Junipero Serra in 1770, making it the second of the 21 California missions. Though San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission was founded in Monterey, it was quickly decided that Carmel-by-the-Sea was a more appropriate location for its purpose. The fledgling establishment was moved to the Rio Road site in 1771 and the Carmel mission was dedicated in 1797. Fr. Serra was buried within its grounds.