Elderberry is a tree of small height - up to seven meters. It is often used as an ornamental plant. However, the berries of the red and black elderberry are edible.
Elderberry was previously considered a plant that protected from evil spirits, so it was grown in every yard. Also, its smell drove away rodents. Elderberry flowers contain sugar, essential oils. The fruit contains carboxylic acid and a coloring matter.
Elderberry is used in folk treatment. For colds, asthma, it is recommended to use elderberry. Elderberry jelly is used to treat diarrhea in children. Since elderberry has a choleretic effect, it is used in the treatment of kidneys and bladder. Elderberries are used in the treatment of rheumatism and diabetes. Elderberry infusion gargle with a viral disease.
Musical instruments are made from elderberry branches. Since ancient times, it was believed that the elderberry tree should not be burned. If the elderberry grows near the house, then it tends to protect it from lightning. Our ancestors considered elderberry a sacred tree and believed that it gave longevity.
Flowers and berries retain their healing properties even when dried. An infusion is prepared from flowers, which perfectly satisfies pain. In cosmetology, elderberry flowers are used to prepare a face lotion that perfectly tones and gives the skin rejuvenation effect.
Jam is prepared from the berries, which is recommended to be used as an adjuvant in the treatment of stomach cancer. For malaria, dried elderberries are used. Fresh elderberries are sprinkled with sugar and left overnight, after which they are filtered and the resulting juice is used to treat nervous diseases, hepatitis, diabetes mellitus. Also, juice from berries removes salts from joints and kidneys. Elderberry is also an excellent honey plant.
