Elder Flower

Elder

Sambucus nigra; S. canadensis

Elder Flower; Elder Berries; Elder Leaves

Taste: Bitter, Spicy

Indications: Flowers: Colds, Flu, Fever, Coughs, rashes, Burns, Wrinkles. Berries: Sinuses, night sweats, rheumatism, neuralgia. Leaves: rashes, leaves, burns, wrinkles, skin ailments.  Flowers and Leaves are good for Liniments and Oils.  Berries are good for Teas.    

Used to make Jams, Syrups, wine and eaten as a fruit.

Precaution(s): Berries can cause Hyper Cytokins.  Use Flowers to be safe.  Red Elder are toxic.  Do not use excessively.