Elder

Sambucus nigra

Flowers and berries valued for supporting immune defences in winter: antiviral, expectorant action, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

🌸 Spring 🍂 Autumn

✓ Benefits

✓ Strengthens the immune system
✓ Antiviral action (colds, flu, feverish states)
✓ Diaphoretic and expectorant effect
✓ Flowers: soothing for the ENT sphere
✓ Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants (anthocyanins)

! Contraindications

• ⚠️ Raw berries are toxic: always cook before eating
• Leaves, stems and unripe berries are toxic (cyanogenic)
• Possible laxative effect at high doses
• Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding (as a precaution)
• Caution with diuretics and immunosuppressants

This information is provided for guidance only and is not a substitute for medical advice. In case of doubt, ongoing treatment, pregnancy or breastfeeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.

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Our products with elder

🌸 Spring

Strawberry & Elderflower Jam

Garden strawberries meet elderflower picked in May. A springtime jam with a floral, musky scent and a subtle sweetness.

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