( Common Elder, member of the Caprifoliaceae family
)
Elder is traditionally known as "Nature's medicine chest"
Medicinal Preparation
Infusion: 1oz of flowers per
pint of boiling water poured over the herb. Let steep for at least 5 to 10
minutes then strain. Drink 3 cups per day to promote the removal of waste
products from the body.
Decoction: 1oz of berries per pint of
boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes. Take 100ml 3 times per day for rheumatic
aches.
Tincture:
Parts Used
All parts are used medicinally, but
modern usage favors only the flowers
