Elder Flower
(Sambucus Nigra)
What is it?
Elderflowers have diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-catarrhal actions. They raise body temperature, causing sweating which is useful in stimulating the immune system. The bark and berries have laxative, diuretic and anti-inflammatory actions.
What it does in the body
Elder is mainly used to treat colds, flu, dry coughs, sinusitis and catarrh.