Elder (Sambucus spp.) grows in the wild throughout the world! You can use iNaturalist and search for “Sambucus” to see if it occurs in your area! Inevitably some people will raise alarms about elder’s toxicity. I think the concerns are generally far overexaggerated! Elderberry does contain some levels of cyanogenic glycosides, CNGS, (usually most in the seeds) like MANY members of the rose family. A study on American Elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis) found far fewer CNGs in the tissu

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✨️ Sambucus Canadensis is the Latin name for the species that is native to North America. ✨️ All parts of the elder plant have cyanide related compounds that cause nausea. Therefore, it should not be eaten raw. Drying or cooking makes the flowers and berries edible. ✨️ For the anti-histamine properties, the flowers have an affinity for the lungs and help to clear up excess mucus. ✨️ Topically, it can be used as a salve, an infused oil, or as a tea. To use an eye wash, use a cold infused tea. ✨️

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