*purchased organic herb*

Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra)

Taste: Sour, Sweet

Energetics: Cooling, Moistening, Stimulating

Actions: Antioxidant, Anti-Viral, Immune Stimulant, Immune Tonic, Inflammation Modulating, Laxative

Affinities: Cardiovascular System, Digestive System, Urinary System, Respiratory System, Integumentary System

Preparations: Herbal Decoction, Tincture, Syrup

Contraindications: Unripe fruit, leaves, root and bark can cause upset stomach (nausea, vomitting or diarrhea).

Herb-Drug Interaction: caution to those already taking laxatives or diuretics as the berries can also act in the same way.