Healthy soil and sustainable growing

[moon@ceva.net]

Hi Everyone,
 John, where did you learn that sambucol has bark in it?
S.Nigra I've heard is more purple, hence more anthrocy's

Moon,Va.

Quoting John D'hondt <dhondt@eircom.net>:

> Elderberry is maybe the best anti-cold and flu remedy there is. But the most
> active part of the plant may be the bark instead of the berries. That is
> what we see rodents eat when they don't feel well. And that is what is used
> in the patented Israeli "Sambucol".
> The berries can make a wonderfull syrup (boiling the juice with sugar as a
> preservative) but they are not to be eaten raw in any large quantity unless
> you want to experience an explosive evacuation from both ends. (hope I do
> not have o explain this further)
> It is safe to make tinctures from elderberry bark but be very carefull with
> tinctures from raw berries unless you want to create something that does the
> drinker no good. Double explosive diamhia (one tone higher than diarrhea)
> and womitting.
> Elderberry flowers make lovely wine and even "champagne" but it is best to
> use them sparingly for otherwise the taste can go towards cat pee.
> The mature timber is very water resistant.
> John
>
>
> Elderberries for your health
> http://www.taosnews.com/lifestyle/article_6ec0cbb0-3774-11e3-8cb8-0019bb2963f4.html
>
>
> Elderberry (Sambucus nigra or Baya del sauco) is shrub that grows 8-30
> feet tall and is in the Adoxaceae family.
>
> Formerly elderberry was considered to be a member of the honeysuckle
> family (Caprifoliaceae).
>
> It is one of the earliest plants cultivated by human beings and has been
> used a food, medicine and cosmetic purposes since the stone age. The
> Romans believed that anyone who grew elderberry would die of old age
> instead of illness.
>
> Historical use of elderberry as medicine included being used for the
> treatment of colds, flu and coughs and the intensely blue color of the
> pigments in the berries has been and still is used as a dye for textiles.
>
> The berries contain large amounts of vitamin C and the bioflavonoids
> rutin and anthocyanin. It is the presence of the purple pigment
> anthocyanin that has been the subject of modern day research that
> suggests that elderberry has anti-viral properties that may help prevent
> or shorten the duration of the flu.
>
> Research in Israel has shown that these anthocyanins increase the body’s
> production of antibodies that destroy virus and bacteria and interfere
> with a virus’ ability to enter our cells in order to manufacture more
> viruses.
>
> Elderberry is available as a syrup or elixir and is safe for anyone to
> consume, but if you are taking prescription medication, especially blood
> thinning drugs consult your health care practitioner before herbs and
> dietary supplements.
>
> Consult your health care practitioner about the use of herbs or
> supplements, especially if you are pregnant, taking prescription
> medication, or administering herbs to children.
>
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