A plant record

Dwarf elder

Sambucus ebulus

EnglishDwarf elder

FrançaisSureau yèble

BotanicalSambucus ebulus

Dwarf elder — Sambucus ebulus, used in Haitian and Caribbean herbal tradition

Traditionally used

Black elderberry has been traditionally used in Balkan folk medicine to address joint pain and rheumatic conditions. The plant is also valued for treating skin inflammations and supporting the body's natural detoxification processes.

Prepared as

No preparation is recorded for this plant. The archive holds no safe way to take it internally; it is kept here for identification and for knowing what to avoid.

In three languages

Kreyòl — Siro nwa yo te konn itilize l nan medsin tradisyonèl Balkan yo pou trete doulè nan jwenti ak maladi rèmatik yo. Yo renmen plant lan tou pou trete enflamasyon po a ak ede kò a nan pwosè detoksifikasyon natirèl li yo.

Français — Le sureau hièble est traditionnellement utilisé dans la médecine populaire des Balkans pour traiter les douleurs articulaires et les affections rhumatismales. La plante est également appréciée pour traiter les inflammations cutanées et soutenir les processus naturels de détoxification du corps.

Safety

No preparation is recorded for this plant. The archive holds no safe way to take it internally; it is kept here for identification and for knowing what to avoid.

Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.

Kept alongside

Jequirity (rosary pea)PineapplePeacock flowerCalotropePapayaRingworm senna

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