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Sambucus nigra

Adoxaceae

Elderberry, Black Elder, Common Elder
Elderberry, Black Elder, Common Elder

adjuvant painkiller

analgesic

antibacterial

anti-inflammatory

antidepressant

antioxidant

antipyretic

antitumour

antiviral

detoxifier

diaphoretic

diuretic

hypoglycemic

laxative




  • Cold & flu symptoms

  • Immune system support

  • Diabetes management

  • Painkiller (migraine, sciatica, neuralgic pains)

  • Digestive support


  • 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.


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

Sugar

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