The Latin name is Sambucus Nigra called in english Elderberry
grows particularly close to dwellings, so it is usually easy to find.
From May to the end of June, he unfolds his white flowered umbels
which are widely scented.
As a tea his flowers are used for sweating out fever and cold.
The black Elderberries are very rich in vitamin C and can be taken as juice, mus or jam.
Elderberries also have an additional effect: they are slightly watery and this stimulate
the kidneys to excrete more water and thus can help against slight urinary tract
infections and germs are washed out by the increased amount of liquid.
In immature fruits you find the substance of sambunigine, from which blue-water
can be released and it can cause nausea and vomiting.
Therefore: Only use ripe fruits for eating.
I hope you enjoyed my Flower Power Elderberry Revue
