Sambucus ebulus

Sambucus ebulus
Family:Sambucus ebulus: Antiphlogistic; Cholagogue; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Expectorant; Homeopathy; Poultice; Purgative.
Common name:Dwarf elder
The leaves are antiphlogistic cholagogue diaphoretic diuretic expectorant and laxative. The fruit is also sometimes used but it is less active than the leaves. The herb is commonly used in the treatment of liver and kidney complaints. When bruised and laid on boils and scalds they have a healing effect. They can be made into a poultice for treating swellings and contusions. The leaves are harvested in the summer and can be dried for later use. The root is diaphoretic mildly diuretic and a drastic purgative. Dried then powdered and made into a tea it is considered to be one of the best remedies for dropsy. It should only be used with expert supervision because it can cause nausea and vertigo. A homeopathic remedy is made from the fresh berries or the bark. It is used in the treatment of dropsy.

Herbal Database

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