Ayurvedic Herbs: Elderflower

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Elderflower

  • Latin Name: Sambucus

  • Plant Family: Caprifoliaceae

  • Taste (Rasa): bitter, pungent

  • Energetics (Virya): cooling

  • Post-Digestive Effect (Vipaka): pungent

  • Dosha: PK- V0

  • Actions: diaphoretic, diuretic, alterative

References

Frawley D, Lad V. The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine. Twin Lakes, Wisconsin: Lotus Press; 2001.