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Dwarf elder
(Sambucus ebulus)
Dwarf
elder is related to elder but it is a wild bush. Its leaves,
flowers and fruits are similar to elder's. It has a bad fragrance,
but it is perfect for a lot of therapies. The root has cleaning
and purgative properties and it also prevents exaggerated
appetite. It is also meant for diets.
It grows in the
mountains and on river beds or forest skirts. The root is very
long and powerful. Wash the root well, slice and dry it out into
thin layers. Store in fresh place.
Prescriptions
Brandy
soak
- it is a perfect remedy; take 100 gr of fresh root,
slice and mix it with 1 litre of strong natural brandy and let it
soak for 5 days; then, filter and keep it into dark-coloured
bottles; take 1-3 spoons, on empty stomach, before eat - for diet,
and 2 hours before eat - for purgative results.
Cold
soak
- soak two teaspoons of grinded root into a
glass of water (200 ml), over night; then, filter it. Drink 1-2
glasses/day, on empty stomach.
It is perfect for curing:
-
constipation: perfect laxative-purgative drink; drink 1-2 spoons
of soak, 2-3 times/day, on empty stomach. A cure should last for 2
weeks; take a week-break and do it again.
- fatness,
exaggerated appetite: the root fastens the process of elimination;
it also improves digestion; it is a perfect cleaning
and laxative drink; it also enables fast weight loss. The bad
smell prevents exaggerated appetite. Therefore, you should take 1
teaspoon before eating. Do not take an overdose because it is very
strong. In case of overdose, you might lose weight too fast and
become anaemic.
- hypoacid gastritis, poor digestion: take one
teaspoon of powder, 20-30 minutes before main meals. It stimulates
and regulates digestion wonderfully.
- cystitis, chronical
kidney disorder, ascites: drink 1/2 glass of cold soak, four
times/day. In case you cannot tolerate too many liquids, take
powder: a teaspoon, 3-4 times/day.
Caution!
The
roots have purgative properties but they can also have side
effects: dehidratation, abdominal colic or irritation of the
digestive tract. Do not over-exceed normal dose. Keep out of
children reach!
Inadvisable!
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for internal use: in case of diarrhoea, irritable colon, hyperacid
gastritis, poor immunity or vomiting sensation, do not use it.
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