College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Elder Flower (Sambucus canadensis)

bitter, slightly sweet, dry, cooling, diuretic, diaphoretic. Antibacterial and antiviral; respiratory decongestant. like Linden flwr but also a diuretic.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

bitter, slightly sweet, dry, cooling, diuretic, diaphoretic. Antibacterial and antiviral; respiratory decongestant. like Linden flwr but also a diuretic.

Metabolic Nature of Elder flower

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Elder flower
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Mucolytic

MUCOLYTIC

An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.

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Antipyretic

STRONG ANTIPYRETIC

Reduces a fever / febrifuge.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Elder flower

  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Diuretic, Decongestant, Mucolytic

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  • Sage

    Sage has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Antipyretic, Mucolytic

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  • Scallions (Raw)

    Scallions (Raw) has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Mucolytic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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  • Cardamom

    Cardamom has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Diuretic, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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  • Cayenne Pepper

    Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Mucolytic, Decongestant

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Decongestant, Mucolytic

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Mucolytic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Mucolytic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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  • Garlic (raw)

    Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Decongestant, Mucolytic

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Diuretic, Decongestant

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Diuretic

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Elder flower

  • Echinacea

    Echinacea has these Actions in Common

    Antipyretic, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Mucolytic, Analgesic

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  • Mahasudarshan

    Mahasudarshan has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Analgesic, Antipyretic

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  • Hops

    Hops has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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  • Eucalyptus Essential Oil

    Eucalyptus Essential Oil has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Antipyretic, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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  • Pennyroyal

    Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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  • Goldenseal

    Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

    Mucolytic, Antipyretic, Decongestant, Diuretic

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  • Yarrow

    Yarrow has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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  • Lungwort Lichen Thallus

    Lungwort Lichen Thallus has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Mucolytic, Antipyretic

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  • Pleurisy root

    Pleurisy root has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic

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  • Bromelain

    Bromelain has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Diuretic, Mucolytic

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

1 dropper full 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Elder flower may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Elder flower may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Elder flower. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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