Elderflowers Dried Herb 25g Tea,  Sambucus nigra
 
Black Elder, Common Elder, Pipe Tree, Bore Tree, Judas Tree, Lady Ellhorn, Whistle Tree, Old Lady, Hylder, Hylantree, Eldrum, Ellhorn, Hollunder and Sureau.
 
The Elder is an ancient hedgerow plant, native to Britain. Steeped in mystery and superstition, a number of powers and properties have been attributed to this plant, with its frothy, saucer-sized mass of white flowers and dark black berries.
 
Elders are thought to have medicinal properties, and every part of the plant – bark, leaves, flowers and berries – have been used in domestic medicine since the days of Hippocrates (who used elderflowers to encourage vomiting and purging). Medieval herbalists used the roots as a diuretic, the bark to hasten labour and the berries to soothe piles. Brewed elder bark also makes an excellent medicine for mothers after childbirth to soothe pain and replenish energy. The Mrs. Beeton of herbalists, Mrs. Grieve recommended an elderflower infusion as a good old-fashioned remedy for colds and throat trouble. It’s also reputed to combat hay-fever - (Belvoir Farms)
 
Magic
The flowers of the Elder tree have many uses including healing Spells for physical and emotional healing. They can also be used to break Spells that have been cast against you. Make a tea from the flowers and add to your bath water to help heal spiritual and emotional issues. Add to incense blends for purification and protection of your home.
Magical Uses: Protection, healing, prosperity, sleep, hex breaking and purification.
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Deity: Holda and Venus
Sign: Sagittarius, Aquarius and Libra
 
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