Elder Leaf - Sweet Annie's Ingredient Guide

ELDER LEAF - The plant is often described as a "complete medical chest" because it has so many therapeutic properties for all parts of the plant.

Penelope Ody, a member of the UK's prestigious National Institute of Medical Herbalists, states elder leaf is beneficial for bruises, sprains, wounds, and hemorrhoids. (Ody p. 96)

I recommend it to all my patients who complain of rashes, dry skin, chafing, and even have moms who use it for diaper rash protection. The Elder Leaf healing balm in our Sweet Annie's Essentials collection is a perfect salve for minor cuts & scrapes too. 

As far as the rest of the plant--I love making my own elderberry syrup from the dark purple & black berries for cold protection in the winter.

And the light and aromatic white flowers were recently in the royal spotlight when Harry & Megan enjoyed a Lemon and elderflower cake for their nuptials. 

My elderberry plants are a major part of my medicinal garden, and their presence at the entrance is powerful. -Anne