Sambucus nigra,Black elder,Elderberry and its narration literature.

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Phyto-chemicals of Elder Berry.

Elderberry Extract INCI Name Sambucus Nigra Berry Extract CAS 84603-58-7 EINECS ELINCS No 283-259-4 Drupe European elder American Elderberry Sambucus canadensis L Black elder Sweet Elderberry Sambucus cerulea var mexicana Sambucus orbiculata Sambucus mexicana Sambucus canadensis Sambucus simpsonii photo picture image Flavonoids ( rutin, quercetin ), terpenes, sambunigrin, sambucine, chlorogenic acid
 Western Properties Diaphoretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, alterative, anti-mucus
 Notes Used for colds and flu, excess mucus, sinusitis, hayfever, fever

 Leaves are toxic internally, but are used externally for anti-septic, anti-inflammatory and healing action ( minor burns, sunburns, swelling )

 The fruits of Common Elderberry are a kind of berry called a drupe. The drupes are small and black (or dark purple). Many birds eat them, including: Northern Cardinal, Eastern Bluebird, Gray Catbird, Northern Mockingbird, White-breasted Nuthatch, Blue Jay, Eastern Kingbird, European Starling, Eastern Phoebe, American Robin, Brown Thrasher, Cedar Waxwing, woodpeckers, and Tufted Titmouse. White-footed Mice also eat them.

 Eastern Cottontails and Woodchucks eat the bark. White-tailed Deer it leaves and twigs.Elderberries are concentrated sources of anthocyanins, potent purple pigments that appear to benefit health in a number of ways.

Nutrients (Per 100 grams) (Berries).

Nutrients(Per 100 grams) (Berries)
Calories - 72Niacin - 0.5 mg.Riboflavin - 0.05 mg.
Calcium - 38 mg.Phosphorus - 28 mg.Thiamin - 0.07 mg.
Fat - 0.5 gramsPotassium - 300 mg.Vitamin A - 600 IU
Iron - 1.6 mgProtein - 2.6 gramsVitamin C - 36 mg.

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last edit date:10th,June.2009.