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Sambucus nigra

Sambucus nigra

Sambucus nigra belongs to Caprifoliaceae family.

The English names for this herb are Black elder, Bore tree, Bour tree, Common elder, Elder, Elderberry, Pipe tree.

Warning: There are no adverse effect. May cause common cold.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Sambucus nigra's Bark are Diuretic, Emetic, Purgative.

The pharmacological action of Sambucus nigra is Anti-inflammatory.

The pharmacological actions of Sambucus nigra's Flowers are Anti-catarrhal, Diaphoretic.

The pharmacological actions of Sambucus nigra's Fruit are Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Laxative.

The pharmacological actions of Sambucus nigra's Leaves are Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Purgative, Vulnerary.

Indications

The indication of Sambucus nigra's Aqua is Influenza.

The indications of Sambucus nigra are Inflammations, Sore Throat, Influenza, Herpes simplex.

The indications of Sambucus nigra's Flowers are Hay fever, Deafness, Influenza, Sinusitis, Cold, Catarrh.

The indications of Sambucus nigra's Fruit are Catarrh, Skin Eruptions, Sinusitis, Cold, Influenza, Eczema, Deafness, Rheumtism, Dermatitis, Hay fever, Spasmodic croup, Dry coryza.

The indications of Sambucus nigra's Leaves are Chilblains, Pain Relieving, Infections, Skin Conditions, Tumors, Wounds, Sprains, Cough, Bruises.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

None recorded.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Aqua5.000 – 10.000 mlLiq. Ext.: 1:1 in 25% alcohol, 2-4mL tds
Dried flower2.000 – 4.000 gOr by infusion three times a day

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Sambucus nigra.

Substitutes

No information regarding Sambucus nigra's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Sambucus nigra's Flowers are Essential Oil, Flavonoids [(rutin, isoquercitrine and kampherol)], Hydrocyanic glycoside [sambunigrine], Tannins.

The active constituents of Sambucus nigra's Fruit are Anthrocyanic pigments, Fruit Acids, Invert sugar, Tannins, Vitamin C, Vitamin P.

Antidotes

No information regarding Sambucus nigra's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Sambucus nigra. (work in progress)