Elder Flower
Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra
Elder flowers are mildly astringent when included in skin washes and are used to refine the complexion, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral studies have supported the use of this herb, especially the use of the flower.
Benefits:
This herb has been used by herbal practitioners to help relieve wide variety of skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis or acne. This herb has also been used as a local anti-inflammatory agent, studies have been published to support this use.
Composition:
Contains soothing mucilages, important sterols such as sitosterol, stigmasterol and campesterol, numerous fatty acids, antioxidant tannins and flavonoids.
Additional Information:
This herb is listed by the Council of Europe as a natural food flavouring, where there are no restrictions on the quantities used.
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