Elderberry

Question 1

What is Elderberry’s scientific name?

Answer 1

Sambucus nigra

Question 2

Elderberry is a powerful and delicious household remedy for:

Answer 2

Colds, flu, other viral infections.

Question 3

It is not poisonous, but:

Answer 3

You may feel nauseous and possibly vomit if you take too much of the fresh plant.

Question 4

Toxic compound in elder is a ____ _____ called _____.

Answer 4

Cyanogenic glycoside (CG) called Sambunigrin.

Question 5

What can minimize or eliminate the toxic compound?

Answer 5

Cooking or heating Elderberry

Question 6

How much sun does Elderberry require?

How tall and wide does it get?

Answer 6

Full sun to partial shade.

Canadensis: 5-15 feet tall, 6-20 feet wide. Nigra: 10 to 20 ft tall, up to 20 feet wide.

Question 7

propagation - If you collect ripe berries in late summer, then:

Answer 7

You can plant the seeds straightaway.

Question 8

Take cuttings in ______:

A ____ __ ____ cutting with at least a couple leaf nodes is often sufficient.

Answer 8

Very early spring

10-12 inch

Question 9

True or False:

Elderberry likes to be planted near water

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or False:

Elderberry loves nitrogen. Fresh compost or chicken manure each year will yield good results.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Problem Insects and Diseases:

Answer 11

Deer love elder and native birds feast on the ripe berries. Caterpillars will nibble the leaves, can be taken off by hand.

Question 12

Elderberry is a nutritive tonic food that contains:

Answer 12

Iron, potassium, quercetin, anthocyanins, beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

Question 13

Parts Used:

Answer 13

Flowers, berries, leaves

Question 14

Medicinal Preparations:

Answer 14

Syrup, tincture, infusion, decoction, poultice, compress, mead, wine, honey, shrub, and vinegar.

Question 15

Tincture Ratios and Dosage of Flowers:

Answer 15

Fresh (1:2 95%)
Dry (1:5 70%)
both 2-6 mL three times a day.

Question 16

Tincture Ratios and Dosage of Berries:

Answer 16

Fresh: (1:2 95%)
Dry (1:4 60%)
both 2-6 mL three times a day.

Question 17

Medicinal Properties:

Answer 17

Antiviral, anticatarrhal, antispasmodic, astringent, alterative, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, nervine, antioxidant, cardiovascular tonic, immune stimulant.

Question 18

Infusion Ratios and Dosage of Flowers:

Answer 18

Fresh (1:2 95%)
Dry (1:5 70%)
both 2-6 mL three times a day.

Question 19

Infusion Rations and Dosage of Berries:

Answer 19

Fresh (1:2 95%) Dry (1:4 70%)

both 2-6mL three times a day.