Medicinal properties of black elderberry
The chemical composition of black elderberry is extensive. Flowers contain vitamin C, tannins, essential oils, choline, rutin, caffeic acid. Bush berries are rich in carotene, ascorbic acid, essential oils, tannins.
Black elderberry flowers are used for flu, sore throat, bronchitis and other colds. They are also effective in the treatment of dropsy, pyelonephritis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diabetes mellitus and rheumatism. Compresses are made from a decoction of flowers for arthritis, gout, neuralgia, rheumatism and radiculitis. Inside, this broth is used for menopause.
A decoction made from elderberry bark is a very effective diuretic. That is why it is used for edema. This remedy is also used in the treatment of rheumatism.
An infusion of black elderberry leaves is recommended to be taken orally for hemorrhoids, and this remedy also has analgesic and hemostatic properties. The leaves also have antipyretic, tonic and soothing properties.
A decoction made from the roots of the plant will help get rid of insomnia and headaches. If you have a rash on your skin, use a product made from elderberries. Well, with the help of berries, you can get rid of ulcers, neuralgia and even hepatitis.
Undoubtedly, the most popular remedy is black elderberry flowers. They are harvested at the beginning of flowering, that is, in June – July. The inflorescences are carefully cut with a knife, dried in a cool and ventilated room, and then put in jars and tightly closed.
Black elderberry can not be used by all people. For example, with diabetes mellitus, it must be excluded from your diet. The berry should be eaten with caution during pregnancy. The fact is that the stems contain a substance such as cyanide, which can be toxic.
Useful black elderberry recipes
You will need: – elderberry bark; – elderberry leaves; – elderberry flowers; – elderberry root; – elderberry fruits; – water; – sage; – honey; – Walnut; – baking soda; – vodka.
If you have renal edema, prepare an elderberry bark decoction. To do this, grind the green bark, pour 4 tablespoons of the resulting mixture with 2 glasses of water. Put the container on fire and boil the contents for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, strain the broth after 10 minutes. Take half a glass 3 times a day.