Sambucus nigra Elixir

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Echinacea angustifolia

Echinacea, purple coneflower

Asteraceae

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Parts Used

Whole plant

Parts Used

North America

Parts Used

Tincture, extract, infusion, decoction

Primary Constituents

Esters
- echinacoside
- cichoric acid
Alkylamides
Polysaccharides
Polyacetylenes
Essential oils

Therapeutic Actions

alterative	anticatarrhal	anti-inflammatory	antimicrobial
immunomodulator	vulnerary

Common Uses

Cold & flu support
Immune system function

Contraindications & Safety

May cause allergic reaction in those who are allergic to other plants in the Asteraceae family

Sambucus nigra

Elderberry, Black Elder, Common Elder

Adoxaceae

Parts Used

Fruit and flowers

Parts Used

Europe, Canada, USA, Germany, Austria, and other countries

Parts Used

Syrup, Extract, Infusion, Tincture, Capsule

Primary Constituents

Primary Constituents	Other Nutrients
Polyphenols chlorogenic acid neochlorogenic acid cryptochlorogenic acid quercetin quercetin-3-rutinoside (rutin) quercetin-3-glucoside (isoquercitrin) kaempferol-3-rutinoside kaempferol-3-glucosid (astragaline), isorhamnetin-3-rutinoside isorhamnetin-3-glucoside Flavonol rutin	Sugars (glucose & fructose) Dietary fibre 16 amino acids (9 essential) Fatty acids Trace amounts of minerals Essential oils

The constituents in the berries and flowers differ from those in the leaves and stems. Leaves and stems are typically not used because they also contain the compound known to create cyanide. There are small traces in the berries that are removed during the cooking process

Therapeutic Actions

adjuvant painkiller	analgesic	antibacterial	anti-inflammatory
antidepressant	antioxidant	antipyretic	antitumour
antiviral	detoxifier	diaphoretic	diuretic
hypoglycemic	laxative

Common Uses

Cold & flu symptoms
Immune system support
Diabetes management
Painkiller (migraine, sciatica, neuralgic pains)
Digestive support

Contraindications & Safety

Do not consume if allergic
Raw or unripe parts should not be consumed due to cyanogenic glycosides
May impact immune-modulating and diabetes medication
Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been conclusively established.

Zingiber officinale

Ginger, jiang (Chinese), black ginger, cochin ginger

Zingiberaceae

Parts Used

Root and rhizome

Parts Used

Asia and Africa

Parts Used

Essential oil, fluid extract, fresh juice, infusion, powder, and tincture

Constituents

Primary Constituents	Other Constituents
Gingerol Gingerdione Shogaol Phenols Oleoresins Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons zingiberene bisabolene	Vitamins A & B3 tryptophan lecithin lipids fatty acids irom potassium starch

Therapeutic Action

adjuvant	anthelmintic	hypoglycemic	sialogogue
analgesic	antispasmodic	hypocholesterolemic	stimulant
antibiotic	aromatic	hypotensive	stomachic
antiemetic	carminative	gastroprotective	tonic
antifungal (weak)	corrective	hepatoprotective
anti-inflammatory	diaphoretic	hypoglycemic
antiparasitic	emmenagogue	hypocholesterolemic
antiplatelet	expectorant	hypotensive
antipyretic	gastroprotective	nervine
antitussive	hepatoprotective	rubefacient

Common Uses

Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)
Lack of appetite
High cholesterol
Circulation issues
Digestive tonic (constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, nausea)
Headaches
Inflammation
Sore throat/colds

Contraindications & Safety

Conflicting reports in safety during pregnancy
Possible interactions with Warfarin, insulin medications, and medications that work with calcium blockers

For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.