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HERB INFOSHEET

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ELDERBERRY

Sambucus nigra

 

HERB PROPERTIES

ANTI INFLAMMATORY

ANTIVIRAL

DECONGESTANT

DIAPHORETIC

FEBRIFUGE

NUTRITIVE

ANTICANCER

MILD LAXATIVE

 

HEALTH CONDITIONS SUPPORT

FLU

COUGHS

CONGESTION

BLOOD BUILDING

SYSTEM CLEANSING

STIMULATES CIRCULATORY

ANTI INFLAMMATORY

BLADDER INFECTION

ALLERGIES

 

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Elderberry: Flavonoids (rutin, quercetin), terpenes, sambunigrin, sambucine, chlorgenic acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium.

Elderflower: Flavonols; quercetin, anthocyanins, and isoquercitrin. Chlorogenic acid, erythrodiol and oleanolic acids.

ALPHA-AMYRIN

ASTRAGALIN

BETA CAROTENE

BETA SISTEROL

BETULIN

CAFFEIC ACID

CAMPESTEROL

CHOLOROGENIC ACID

CYCLOARTENOL

FERULIC ACID

ISOQUERCITIN

KAEMPFEROL

LUPEOL

MALIC ACID

MYRISTIC ACID

OLEANOLIC ACID

P-COUMARIC ACID

PECTIN

QUERCITIN

RUTIN

SHIKMIC ACID

STIGMASTEROL

URSOLIC ACID

 

PARTS OF THE PLANT USED

BERRIES

FLOWERS

INNER BARK

LEAVES (externally) to treat bruises and sprains.)

ROOTS

(DO NOT USE STEMS)

 

DOSAGE INFORMATION

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON MANUFACTURERES PACKAGING

TEA: 4-8 OZ UP TO 3 TIMES PER DAY

TINCTURE: 20-60 DROPS 2-4 TIMES PER DAY

SYRUP: 1-2 TEASPOONS, 4 TIMES PER DAY

 

FORMS FOR USE

TEA

SYRUP

CAPSULES

TOPICAL SKIN LOTION (FLOWERS)

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOT TO BE USED DURING PREGNANCY

AVOID THE STEMS- CONTAINS CYANIDE

Do not consume raw berries, can induce vomiting and diarrhea. Can occasionally cause a mild allergic reaction - consult your healthcare professional if you think you are having a reaction. Do not take if pregnant or breastfeeding. Not recommended for children. 

Consult you're healthcare professional if you have an autoimmune condition as elderberry may stimulate the immune system.

Do not take if you have had an organ transplant. Consult your doctor if you are taking any medications before using elderberry. 

Elderflowers are considered safe, however please consult with your healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription medications.

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