Use in Skin Care and Remedies

Elder has a close affinity to the element air. With its stems like air pipes, which are hollow and filled with a soft pith, it can be said to enclose the air within itself. On account of its airy nature Elder bears a relationship to the kidney. A further connection, expressed in the colour of the flowers, is to the element sulphur which stands for increased metabolic processes with intensive heat formation. These two qualities together make Elder a medicinal plant which is used in kidney diseases and colds with sweating.

A WALA medicine in which Elder plays a central role is Sambucus comp.* which is used, for example, in menopausal complaints with hot flushes and excessive sweating as well as in diseases of the upper airways. In Mallow Oil* Elder supports the anabolic action during convalescence and has a warming effect.


* Prescribing information for the preparations mentioned (the indications are derived from the anthroposophical understanding of man and nature):

Malvenöl (mallow oil)
Indications: Stimulation of the anabolic metabolism in nervous exhaustion, e.g. during convalescence.
Warning: In rare cases arachis (peanut) oil can cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

Sambucus comp., Globuli velati
Indications: Structuring of the fluid organism, e.g. in menopausal symptoms with hot flushes and excessive sweating, also at night; catarrhal and allergic disorders of the upper airways.
Warning: This medicinal product contains sucrose and lactose.

* For information on risks and side-effects please read the pack insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.