Description
Elder Berry
Sambucus nigra
The Elderberries are made into jams, jellies, chutney and wine. They can be added to fruit salads and other desserts.
Elderberries are rich in Vitamin C, they are laxative as well as treating diarrhoea. A decoction of the berries can be taken for rheumatism.
Part Used
Fruit
Actions
Diuretic, laxative, diaphoretic, mildly analgesic
