Sambucus nigra
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Sambucus nigrabelongs to Caprifoliaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are Black elder, Bore tree, Bour tree, Common elder, Elder, Elderberry, Pipe tree.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Action of Sambucus nigra is Anti-inflammatory.
Flowers:
Anti-catarrhalDiaphoretic Leaves:
DiaphoreticDiureticEmollientExpectorantPurgativeVulnerary Fruit:
DiaphoreticDiureticLaxative Bark:
DiureticEmeticPurgative
Indications
The Indications of Sambucus nigra are Inflammations, Sore Throat, Influenza, Herpes simplex.
The Indications of Flowers of Sambucus nigra are Hay fever, Deafness, Influenza, Sinusitis, Cold, Catarrh.
The Indications of Leaves of Sambucus nigra are Chilblains, Pain Relieving, Infections, Skin Conditions, Tumors, Wounds, Sprains, Cough, Bruises.
The Indications of Fruit of Sambucus nigra are Catarrh, Skin Eruptions, Sinusitis, Cold, Influenza, Eczema, Deafness, Rheumtism, Dermatitis, Hay fever, Spasmodic croup, Dry coryza.
The Indication of Aqua of Sambucus nigra is Influenza.
No Contra Indication information is available for Sambucus nigra.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Sambucus nigra.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Sambucus nigra.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Sambucus nigra.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Aqua | 5.000ml - 10.000ml | Liq. Ext.: 1:1 in 25% alcohol, 2-4mL tds |
| Dried flower | 2.000g - 4.000g | Or by infusion three times a day |
Herb's Description
No information regarding Sambucus nigra's description is currently available.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
No information about taste, odor & occurences is available for Sambucus nigra
Substitutes
No information regarding Sambucus nigra's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Sambucus nigra's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Sambucus nigra's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
There are no adverse effect. May cause common cold.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Sambucus nigra. (work in progress)