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Elder tree

Sambucus nigra

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Flower

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Extract = Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Photoprotection. Hair color protection. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Blood flow activator. Oil = Antioxidant. Free radicals scavenger. Photoprotection. Antimicrobial. Purifying. Antiseptic

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Europe, Western Asia and North Africa

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Treatment for the flu, sinusitis, edema, childhood asthma, conjunctivitis, rheumatism and colds.

Curiosities

Curiosities

It was the medicine of peasants for its herbal teas virtues on the respiratory system.