Elderflower
Sambucus nigra L.
Elderflower is an herb in the Adoxaceae family.
Last reviewed August 8, 2026
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Experience:
Seasonal Wellness
Wellness Goal:
Daily Nourishment
Plant Family:
Adoxaceae
Plant Part:
Flower
Preparation Method:
Infusion
Is Elderflower safe to use?
Generally very well tolerated. Same plant as Elderberry, so anyone avoiding Elderberry for a specific reason should apply the same caution here.
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Used in rituals & traditions
The symbolic and spiritual side of Elderflower is kept in the Cauldron:
- Planetary & elemental correspondence
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