Botanical Index No. 910

Scarlet Elder

sambucus racemosa

Medicinal Actions

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Laxative

Primary Conditions Treated

Poison Abscess Alactea Arthrosis Boil Bruise Childbirth Cold Constipation Cough Cramp Cystosis Dermatosis Diarrhea Dysentery Dyspnea Erysipelas Fever Foot Ache Gastrosis Infection Leg Ache Myalgia Nephrosis Neurosis Pain Rheumatism Sore Stomachache Swelling Toothache Tuberculosis Water Retention Wound

General Dosage

Dosage not seen. Probably comparable to other species, except fruit often considered poisonous.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Probably has same symptoms as reported from overdoses of S. ebulus. Symptoms with S. ebulus include bloody diarrhea, coma, cyanosis, dizziness, headache, hematochezia, mydriasis, nausea, oral pain, and vomiting.

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