Title: Sambucus
Additional Names: Elder; American elder; sweet elder
Literature References: Flowers of Sambucus canadensis L., or of S. nigra L., Caprifoliaceae. Habit. U.S., east of Rocky Mts. Constit. Volatile oil, resin, fat, mucilage, tannin.
Therap-Cat: Diaphoretic, diuretic, cathartic.