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elderberry, n Latin names: Sambucus nigra, Sambucus canadensis; parts used: buds, fruit; uses: common cold, toothaches, headaches, diaphoresis, hay fever, sinus infections, epidermal irritations, lacerations, liver disorders, inflammation; precautions: pregnancy, lactation; bark and leaves are poisonous; can cause nausea, cyanide poisoning. Also called black elder, boretree, bountry, common elder, ellhorn, European elder, and sweet elder. elderberry see sambucus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Ancient Egyptians utilized elder flowers for ointments and skin washes to improve the complexion and help relieve eczema. Caswell-Massey Cucumber & Elder Flower Body Wash, $13 Elder flower and yarrow aid in hot fevers because they increase sweating, which helps the body cool itself. |
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