Fruits are commonly made into jams, jellies, syrups, and even wine. Chokeberry tea is also becoming increasingly popular. A high level of antioxidants is found in chokeberries which makes them a great addition to any diet as they help to protect against free radicals. Fruits are known to have anti-inflammatory properties can help lower blood pressure. They are also dried used for making pemmican; a traditional Native American food made up of a mixture of dried meat, animal fat, berries. In summary , the black chokeberry is a versatile shrub that has a lot to offer in terms of both aesthetics health benefits.