|
Eelderberry is used by herbalists for treating diseases. Nearly every part of the elderberry tree, including leaves, flowers, berries and bark, is used for making medicines. Elderberry juice or tea could help to cure certain illnesses such as cold and flu. - Elderberry is effective in treating influenza. Elderberry has high oxygen radical absorption capacity. It is rich in flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidant plant compounds that can boost the immunity of the body, accelerating the healing process.
- Moreover, the anti-inflammatory ingredients, known as anthocyanins, present in elderberry could reduce body aches and fever associated with influenza. Elderberry is effective against upper respiratory tract infections.
- The decongestant action of elderberry is effective in dissolving mucus blocking the nose, sinus and lungs. It can also reduce inflammation of mucus membranes. It helps to cure bronchitis.
- Leaves of the elderberry tree are used for treating several skin diseases. Inflammatory skin diseases, boils and eczema can be cured with elderberry leaves extracts.
- Elderberry bark acts as a diuretic. Aged bark of the elderberry tree is good for curing edema and constipation.
- Elderberry is a rich source of anthocyanins. These powerful antioxidants help to reduce inflammation and pain associated with arthritis. Drinking elderberry juice or tea educes arthritis pain.
|
Herbal Medicine 
