Elderberry

# 🌿 Elderberry

**Scientific Name:** Sambucus nigra
**Botanical Family:** Adoxaceae
**Plant Type:** Berry
**Geographical Origin:** Europe, North America

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## 🔹 Description
Elderberry boosts immunity and reduces cold symptoms.

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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Immune Booster, Antiviral
– **Temperament:** Neutral

**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Common Cold

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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Syrup, Capsules
– **Dosage:** 1-2 tsp dried berries as syrup

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## 🔹 Usage Model
Used for cold symptoms and immunity.

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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Echinacea for immune support

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## 🔹 Precautions
Avoid raw berries; they may cause nausea.

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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Elderberry** (*Sambucus nigra*): a berry from Europe, North America. Properties: Immune Booster, Antiviral. Temperament: Neutral. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.