Elderberry

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Title

Elderberry

Subject

Sambucus nigra canadensis

Description

Plant Size: 10-15 ft, at least as wide as it is tall, sometimes wider

Habitat:
Disturbed wetland edges, wet roadsides, swamps, wet woodlands, riverbanks, ditches

Medicinal Uses: used to treat chest and digestive pain, to prevent and relieve cold and flu symptons. Has also been used to treat constipation, joint and muscle pain, respiratory infections, headaches, kidney problems, epilepsy, minor skin conditions, stress, and HIV and AIDS

Medicinal Preparation: Berries can be prepared into a syrup. It can also be prepared as gummies. Dried elderberries can also be boiled into a tea.

Contraindications: Children may become ill from playing with elderberry whistles or blowguns; plant contains cyanogenic glycosides

Creator

Caitlin Woodington

Source

Florida Native Plant Society database entry for Sambucus Nigra subsp. canadensis

Atlas of Florida Plants database entry for Sambucus Nigra subsp. canadensis

Allen et al, 2003

Contributor

Caitlin Woodington

Relation

Discussed in:

• 20 Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Southeastern U.S.
• Making Herbal Teas, Tinctures, and Salves with Bevin Cohen
• American Black Elderberry Sambucus canadensis great for natural habitat, refreshing beverage & more

Identifier

RIFsnce

Coverage

Throughout the state