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Sambucus ebulus
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
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Short perennial of European waste ground; all parts more toxic than common elder; historically used as strong purgative and emetic.
Short perennial of European waste ground; all parts more toxic than common elder; historically used as strong purgative and emetic. Key active compounds include sambunigrin, saponins, cyanogenic glycosides.
sambunigrin, along with saponins and cyanogenic glycosides, are the primary bioactive compounds in Dwarf Elder. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Toxic alkaloid research
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Folk medicine documentation
Strong laxative and emetic in European folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Rheumatism treatment historically
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Wound healing poultice
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used by Dioscorides in ancient Greek medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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