Description
The elder bush is steeped in ancient tradition and folklore. The shrub is said to be protected by a dryad who resides in the wood, a tree spirit by the name of Hylde-Moer. With her permission, however, elder is traditionally used to make instruments, combs and small toys, including the original ?pop? gun. The creamy white blossoms are highly fragrant and sweet-tasting when added to tea blends or used to make floral water.
Elder flowers are also combined with other herbs, such as chamomile, as ingredients in various hair and skin care preparations. In Russia and the Ukraine, the flowers are sold in pharmacies as a tea for dry cough.
Tincture or infuse in oil for use in lotions, creams, salved and balms. Prepare as tea, alone or in combination with other herbs. The flowers are also used to produce syrups, cordials and other beverages.
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