Elder Berries Whole (OG) (SAMBUCUS NIGRA)

Description:
Elder Berries are the fruit of the European Elder, a tree belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. It is a shallow-rooted tree with spreading branches, strongly perfumed masses of creamy-white flowers, followed by large drooping bunches of purplish-black berries with blood-red juice and brownish colored seeds.

Origin:
Croatia

Other Names:
Alhuren, Battree, Bourne Tree, Bour Tree, Eldrum, Ellhorn, Frau Holle, Hildemoer, Hollunder, Hylder, Lady Ellhorn, Old Gal, Old Lady, Pipe Tree, Rob Elder, Sureau, Sweet Elder, Tree of Doom, Witch's Tree

Part Used:
Berry

Culinary Uses:
Elder Berries have long been used for making many homemade drinks and preserves that are great favorites. Rehydrate to make the old fashioned Elderberry jam and jellies.
To Make a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of whole Elder Berries, cover and steep 3-5 minutes.

Medicinal Uses:
Whole Elder Berries can be used for colic and diarrhoea, a tea made of the dried berries is said to be a good remedy.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Exorcism, protection, healing, prosperity, and sleep.
Planet Rulership: Venus
Element Rulership: Water
Gender: Feminine
Sign: Cancer

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