A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, it has smooth pinnate leaves and large flat cymes of small yellowish-white flowers. Both the flowers and the berries are used medicinally. Do not confuse the black elder with the red elder which is toxic. 2 teaspoons dried flowers to a cup of boiling water, steep and drink three times a day. Multiply adult dosage times the child s weight, then divide by 150.
Food uses Elderberries are used to make wine, jam and pie.
Elder flowers are also used to make a juice or wine. Enter your name and email below and we will send you occasional newsletters and updates.