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The Elderberry is small tree that grows to 12
feet and is native to North America. The European elder (nigra) grows
to 30 feet, is found throughout Europe, Asia, North Africa, and has
been naturalized in the United States. This tree has been called "the
medicine chest of the common people. The flowers, leaves, berries, bark,
and roots have all been used in traditional folk medicine for centuries.
The fruits have been used to make Elderberry wine, and when cooked,
can be used in pies and jams. The berries contain more
vitamin
C than any other herb, except rosehips
and black currant.
This herb has a long history dating beyond the
stone ages. Egyptians discovered that applying its flowers improved
the complexion and healed burns. Many early Indian tribes used Elderberry,
and its variants, in teas and other beverages. In the 17th century,
the British often drank home made wine and cordials that was thought
to prolong life and cure the common cold.
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The berries from the Elder contain a considerable amount of
Vitamins A,
B,
and C,
as well as flavonoids, sugar, tannins, carotenoids, and amino acids. Warm
Elderberry wine is a remedy for sore throat, influenza, and induces perspiration
to reverse the effects of a chill. The juice from the berries is an old fashioned
cure for colds, and is also said to relieve asthma and bronchitis. Infusions
of the fruit are beneficial for nerve disorders, back pain, and have been
used to reduce inflammation of the urinary tract and bladder. Raw berries
have laxative and diuretic properties; however, the seeds are toxic and may
induce vomiting and nausea. It is important to know that Elderberries are
edible when cooked.
Elder leaves contain the flavonoids rutin and quercertin, alkaloids, Vitamin
C, and sambunigrin, a cyanogenic glucoside. Fresh elder leaves also contain
hydrocyanic acid, cane sugar, invertin, betulin, free fatty acids, and a considerable
quantity of potassium nitrate. Elder flowers and elder flower water have been
used in a variety of ways topically and as a tonic mixture. The primary uses
of Elder flowers are as a mild astringent and in skin washes to refine the
complexion and help relieve eczema, acne, and psoriasis. Flower water makes
a soothing gargle and when strained makes an excellent eye wash. The leaves
and flowers are a common ingredient in ointments and poultices for burns and
scalds, swelling, cuts, and scrapes.
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Scientific
Name
Sambucus candensis L.
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Also Known As
American elder
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Uses
Warnings
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The flowers and ripe
fruit of elderberry are safe to consume, especially when dried or cooked.
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Elder roots, leaves,
and stems can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, and should not be taken
internally.
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Side
Effects
With normal use, there
are no side effects associated with elder. Although the ripe berries are edible,
if they are eaten raw they may cause nausea and vomiting.
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