By Brigitte Mars
The berries and plant life of the elder tree have a protracted historical past of use in Europe herbalism. Their advantages variety from ridding the physique of poisons to selling weight-loss. This consultant explores the clinical values of elder and its makes use of in cosmetics and within the kitchen.
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Parts used: flowers, berries. Page 19 Anti-inflammatory. Elder flowers help soothe an inflamed respiratory tract irritated by hay fever and sinusitis. Elder has even been used to calm the agony of gout. Cool, strained elder flower tea makes an excellent application to inflamed eyes. Elderberries taken internally as a tea, tincture or syrup help to soothe irritated bowels or colitis. Topical applications are also helpful for glandular swellings. Parts used: flowers, berries. Antirheumatic. Elder flower and vinegar fomentations can be used topically for painful joints, muscle soreness and stiffness.
Use elderberries to make jams and jellies. Elderberry syrup on pancakes is just the thing for a snowy morning. Just like blueberries, the berries can be added to muffins, tarts, cakes and breads. Any recipe calling for apples can be adapted using half apples and half elderberries. For recipes using blackberries or currants, simply use elderberries instead. My favorite is elderberry cobbler. Consider freezing, canning or drying the berries so they can be enjoyed until a new crop is ready next year.
Samuel Hahnemann in 1819. The Sambucus ebulus or S. nigra species is most often used. However, it is not one of the more widely used homeopathic medicines. As a homeopathic remedy, elder is known as sambucus. Some of the indications for sambucus include: albuminuria (the presence of protein in the urine), angina pectoris, asthma, dizziness and headache upon arising, dry larynx and lumbago. Other indications for which sambucus may be an Page 40 appropriate homeopathic remedy include fretfulness, seeing images before one's eyes while the eyes are closed, fevers, daytime sweats, red burning spots on the cheeks, colic with gas and nausea, frequent slimy stools, sniffles in infants and congested babies that are unable to nurse because they can't breathe.