Elder Flowers (Sambucus nigra)

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Parts used: Flowers
Properties
Alterative, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, expectorant, febrifuge, purgative (mild), stimulant
Primary nutrients
Vitamins A and C with bioflavonoids
Elder flower has been used to reduce a fever by increasing blood circulation and promoting sweating.  It is used for detoxifying the body at the cellular level.  It also contains constituents known to act as a sedative and relieve pain.  This herb works as an expectorant to relieve mucus and to reduce inflammation.   It is used in herbal formulas.  Combined with goldenseal and yarrow, it is known to speed healing.  It is combined with mullein to help heal lung congestion and asthma.  It is also used as an eyewash along with eyebright and goldenseal.
Research has found the properties of elder flower to be useful for acute diseases.  It is beneficial in the treatment of colds, flu, tonsillitis, laryngitis, rheumatic fever and hay fever.  The flavonols in the flower may also work as a diuretic to relieve water retention.

Primary ApplicationsSecondary Applications

Allergies/hay fever
Asthma
Bronchitis
Colds
Congestion, sinus
Fevers
Pneumonia

Cancer
Ear infections
Eye infections
Flu
Gas
Gastric disorders
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation
Inflammation, brain
Joints, swollen
Nervousness
Skin diseases
Ulcers
Wounds

Volumes

50g, 100g, 250g

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