Elder flowers are a mild
astringent and are used in skin washes to refine the complexion
and help relieve eczema, acne
and psoriasis. Elder has a long history
of use dating back to the 5th century BC. Hippocrates
wrote about elder. Egyptians discovered that applying
elder flowers improved the complexion and healed burns.
Flower water makes a soothing gargle and when strained
makes an excellent eye wash. The leaves and flowers are a common ingredient in
ointments and poultices for burns and scalds, swelling,
cuts and scrapes. Infusions and preparations with the
blossoms combined with other herbs have also been used to
quicken recovery form the common cold
and flu. The effects of elder flowers
are: alterative, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory and
anti-catarrhal
Elder flowers contain:
Triterpenes, including ursolic acid
Fixed oil containing linoleic, linoleic and palmitic
acids
Flavonoids, including rutin, quercitin , kampherol
Pectin
Sugars
Other uses of elder
flowers:
Colds, influenza
Chronic nasal and middle ear catarrh
Sinusitis
Hay fever
Spasmodic cough
Skin eruptions
Elder Flowers also known
as: Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis, Sambucus
All information presented is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or to
administer to any
physical ailments. In all
matters related to your health please contact a
qualified, licensed practitioner.
All Information on web page & pages linked to it are provided by GBS International training pack 1995/2002;
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars; The Herb
Encyclopedia & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA