I grew up picking them for my Grandmother to make her famous Elderberry Jam and Pies. Yum! I do not harvest the Elderberries or Elder Flowers that I sell. They come certified organic from a wholesale company.
Please note:
If you are going to pick your own, please be very certain that it is really Elderberry. There are many poisonous plants that look similar and that I have witnessed other people mistake for Elderberry.
Other parts of the elder tree, including the branches, twigs, leaves, seeds, and roots, are toxic. They contain glycoside, a form of cyanide.
Small amounts of unripe or uncooked berries or flowers from the plant can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Larger amounts can cause even more serious poisoning.
Elderberry is a diuretic. Please use caution if you are taking any medications that are also diuretics.
Here at Transformational Healing we do not diagnose or treat clients. The above information is a gathering of knowledge from books on herbal and magical lore and traditions that have been passed down through generations. As with all herbal medicines, please use Elderberry with the assistance of a Naturopathic Doctor or appropriate health care practitioner.
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