Herbal Actions: Immunostimulating, antioxidant, febrifuge, emetic, diuretic, alterative, laxative, antirheumatic
Medicinal Uses: Black Elder or Sambucus nigra is the Elder native to the European continent brought over by European Settlers. Our PNW Native Blue Elder (Sambucus caerulea) has nearly the same uses.
The berries are antiviral, supporting the body's antibody production, stimulating the immune response of the body. Researchers have seen in a double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study, the power of elderberry to decrease length of symptoms of the flu to 3-4 days. As a diaphoretic herb elderberry supports breaking of fevers. The syrup of elderberry is indicated particularly for colds and sore throats.
Elderberries have been used for colic and diarrhea, the tea being preferential in these cases.
Preparation & Dosage: Tincture (1:5, 40%) 2-4ml 3x daily.
Tea - 1 cup of boiling water over 2 teaspoons of flowers or berries and steep for 10 mins. drink hot up to 3x daily.
Part: Berry
Sold by the ounce
Herbal Actions: Immunostimulating, antioxidant, febrifuge, emetic, diuretic, alterative, laxative, antirheumatic
Medicinal Uses: Black Elder or Sambucus nigra is the Elder native to the European continent brought over by European Settlers. Our PNW Native Blue Elder (Sambucus caerulea) has nearly the same uses.
The berries are antiviral, supporting the body's antibody production, stimulating the immune response of the body. Researchers have seen in a double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study, the power of elderberry to decrease length of symptoms of the flu to 3-4 days. As a diaphoretic herb elderberry supports breaking of fevers. The syrup of elderberry is indicated particularly for colds and sore throats.
Elderberries have been used for colic and diarrhea, the tea being preferential in these cases.
Preparation & Dosage: Tincture (1:5, 40%) 2-4ml 3x daily.
Tea - 1 cup of boiling water over 2 teaspoons of flowers or berries and steep for 10 mins. drink hot up to 3x daily.
Part: Berry
Sold by the ounce
Organically grown in Oregon.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
