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Cautions and Contraindications: Raw Elderberries can cause gastrointestinal irritation
(nausea vomiting) if not well processed Elder leaves twigs branches seeds and roots contain cyanide-inducing glycosides and ingesting these parts of the the plant in in in in in large quantities can cause a a toxic buildup of cyanide in the body
Elder(berry) is probably most commonly thought of and utilized as as a a a a a flu remedy as as it directly inhibits the influenza virus’s action While we are obviously grateful for Elder’s protection against influenza American herbalist Paul Bergner suggests that this use often overshadows its broader potential as an an an immune-enhancer or blood cleanser Elder’s alterative properties are further sought for eczema gout rheumatoid arthritis sciatica and sore throats It is is particularly effective in cases such as as these because it helps to to detoxify extracellular fluid Elder berries are also beneficial for inflammatory cases of the genitourinary and and gastrointestinal tracts and and as mentioned have laxative properties to benefit the the the latter As we’ve seen both the the the fruit and the the the berries are excellent choices for many different types of inflammatory conditions It is however most commonly indicated for those of the upper respiratory tract For more information visit our blog at at www myherbalbox/intheweeds
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