sambucus nigra

action	alterative, antacid, antirheumatic, aperient, cathartic, diaphoretic, disinfectant, diuretic, emetic, emollient, excitant, expectorant, hydragogue, lactogogue, laxative, purgative, soporific, sudorific
common name	elder
contains	hormones
family	caprifoliaceae
indigenous use	cherokee
range	bosnia, europe, france, iraq, spain, turkey, uk
use	gargle, mouthwash, poison
used to treat	burns, catarrh, cathartic, children's ailments, common cold, depurative, dropsy, epilepsy, fever, hangover, inappetence, influenza, kidney ailments, rheumatism, sclerosis (breast), skin ailments, syphilis, wen