| Elderberry
Flower
Liquid Extract #3247
by Health and Herbs
Description From Herbal Descriptions by Truman Berst: #3247 ELDERBERRY FLOWER, #3635 ELDERBERRY WHOLE (Sambucus nigra) As a hot infusion, the flowers are sweat-inducing and in combination with yarrow and mint are specific for colds and flu. The flowers are used to treat bronchial and upper respiratory disorders as well as hayfever. A cold infusion of the flowers can be used as a compress for chilblains. (Chilblains are the inflammation of the toes, feet, or fingers, due to the presence of a cold.) The ointment of Elderflower is soothing, cooling and healing, used for irritations of the skin. Considered to have a mild laxative action and may be used for rheumatism and gout. The Elderberries are also mildly laxative and sweat-inducing, used as a cordial for coughs and colds.
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