Benefits and Uses of Elderberry

Effects of Elderberry

Medicinal effects

Elderberry is a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It is a medicinal material with high medicinal value. It has great medicinal effects. It can dredge meridians, promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis and relieve pain. It also plays a great role in clinical applications. In clinical practice, it is mainly used for rheumatic pain, pain from falls, edema and difficulty urinating.

Edible effect

The medicinal value of elderberry is very obvious, and in fact, elderberry can also be used as food. In traditional Chinese medicine, elderberry is often used to treat some diseases by soaking it in water and drinking it, which has a significant effect. Elderberry soaked in water can treat jaundice, athlete's foot, edema, fractures, rheumatoid arthritis and other benefits. In addition, tea brewed from elderberry flowers can relieve the early symptoms of a cold and symptoms of pollen allergies. The fruit can also be made into wine, jam and sugar, which is a very delicious ingredient.

Ornamental effect

The elderberry has emerald green leaves, giving a refreshing visual experience. The flowers of the elderberry are distributed in white star shapes, giving a feeling of baby's breath, and the bright red fruits set off them, making them even more harmonious.

Medicinal Benefits of Elderberry

Medicinal

When elderberry is used as a medicinal material, the leafy branches of the honeysuckle shrub or tree elderberry should be selected. The main effects are to dredge meridians, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, relieve pain and eliminate edema.

Clinical Application

It can dredge the meridians for rheumatism diseases. For those with adverse joint symptoms, it can be combined with mulberry branches, safflower, windproof, old crane grass and other medicinal materials for better effects. It can stop bleeding, remove blood stasis, promote blood circulation and relieve pain for bruises and traumatic bleeding. It can also treat symptoms of edema and difficulty urinating. For the treatment of edema, it can be used together with Plantain Seed and Corn Silk for better results.