HERB INFOSHEET
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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