Sambucus nigra,Black elder,Elderberry and its narration literature.

Contents

• Basic Botanical Data of Elderberry.
• Plant Parts Introduction of Elderberry.
• Botanical Description of Elderberry.
• Habitat of Elderberry.
• History of Elderberry.
• Chemistry and Pharmacology of Elderberry.
• Phyto-chemicals of Elder Berry.
• Medicinal Constituents of Elderberry.
• Medicinal Uses of Elderberry Plant Part.
• Medicinal Uses of Elderberry.
• Edible Uses of Elderberry.
• Other Uses of Elderberry.
• Magical Uses of Elderberry.
• Therapeutics and Pharmacology of Elderberry.
• Most Common Dosage Standardization.
• Other Application Tips of Elderberry.
• Research Update:Sambucus nigra or Elderberry

Medicinal Uses of Elderberry Plant Part.:

Bark: Bark may be given for epilepsy,a strong purgative and in large doses has emetic action; as an early diuretic for renal and heart conditions; to assist with epilepsy. An emollient ointment from the inner green bark and a homeopathic tincture made from the fresh inner bark relieves asthma complaints and may assist with croup.
 

 Leaves: Leaves can be applied to bruises and sprains,used in ointments for bruises, sprains, chillblains, and as an emollient for wounds. They are also purgative, diuretic, expectorant, and diaphoretic. Bruised leaves yield a juice that drives away flies and aphids. Dried leaves will drive away moles when places in their tunnels.
 

 Flowers: as stated the flowers are used in pharmaceutical preparations. Strangely enough when the flowers are prepared in a 10% salted solution their fragrance becomes agreeable and they are suited for popular "Elder flower water" a base used in medicines. They are also used for bronchial and pulmonary problems and to promote expectoration in pleurisy. They have a gentle laxative action and are one of the best preparations to induce free perspiration. In fact Dr. Shook used elder flowers and peppermint together to induce sweating of toxins from the body, preventing pneumonia in soldiers on the battlefields. This method is still used today by herbalists, and other combinations include elder and yarrow, or hyssop, or boneset in cases of influenza. Tea from elder flowers is often taken as a spring medicinal for purification of the blood. Formentations made from the flowers help with pain and inflammation, as well as headaches from colds. Elder flower vinegar is an old remedy for sore throat. Ointments made from Flowers:Flowers can be used in alcoholic drinks and in elderflower water for skin and eyes. They may also treat colds, sore throats, hay fever, and arthritis.the flowers help wounds, burns and is an old remedy for chillblains and chapped skin.
 

 Berries: Berries can be used in portlike wine, jams, and pies,should always be cooked and are used primarily in wines and syrups. They have aperient, diuretic and emetic properties and the juice of the berries has been used successfully to treat rheumatism and syphillis. Elderberry wine taken at night will produce perspiration and clear out toxins and will assist in ailments with mucous build-up; early colds, coughs, and sore throats, as well as asthma. A favorite recipe adds a bit of cinnamon to the nightly wine.
 

 Roots: Roots may treat lymphatic and kidney ailments.

 In Addition:The elderberry shrub may yield green, violet and black dyes.The elder is truly it's own medicine cabinet and should you be lucky enough to own one or to have access to one you are among the privileged and fortunate to have a natural pharmacy nearby.

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♣ last edit date:18th,Oct.2010.