Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Elderberry Sambucus nigra L.	Astringent, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, laxative, stimulant.	Single product	June 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Elderberry, Sweet Elder, Common Elder, Sambucus. Parts Used: Berries, flowers. Historical Uses: Elder flowers and berries have been used for centuries in traditional medicine as flavorings.1 In folk medicine, various parts of the herb have been used to treat cancer and several other disorders.1 Elderberry has been used to treat headaches caused by colds, tremors, rheumatism, jaundice, renal disorders, epilepsy and syphilis.2 Many consider flower extracts to be aphrodisiac.2 Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 20 to 40 drops three times per day in water or under the tongue. In cases of colds, 40 drops each hour as needed. References: Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 2 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.62.

This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.