🌿 Elderflower
Sambucus nigra
Flowers, berries, bark, leaves
🌿 About Elderflower
Elder is the witch's tree — sacred to the Goddess and deeply connected to fairy magic, protection, and healing. Elderflowers bring blessings, elderberries bring healing, and the wood is never burned.
📜 Herb Correspondences
🔮 Spell Uses & Rituals
- Hang elderflower bundles above doors and windows to protect the home from evil
- Scatter elderflowers around your garden to invite fairy blessings and nature spirits
- Add to healing spells and potions — elder is one of the most powerful healing herbs
- Use elderflower water to bless and consecrate magical tools
- Plant an elder tree near your home for ongoing protection (never cut without asking permission)
💚 Traditional Medicinal Uses
- Elderberries boost immune system
- Elderflower tea relieves cold and flu
- Anti-inflammatory
- Rich in antioxidants
ⓘ This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider before using herbs medicinally.
🌱 Growing Tips
Partial shade to full sun. Moist soil preferred. Fast-growing deciduous shrub. Both flowers and berries are useful.
⚠️ Safety & Precautions
Raw elderberries and leaves are TOXIC — must be cooked before consumption. Flowers are safe. Always positively identify before harvesting.
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