Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
Elderflower cordial – widely consumed in the UK and Europe; now globally popular. Elderflower champagne – a traditional fermented drink made from the blossoms. Elderberry wine – historically used both medicinally and recreationally (sold in 19th-century London...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 25, 2026
William Shakespeare references elder in Love’s Labour’s Lost, reflecting the medieval belief that Judas hanged himself from an elder tree, linking it to sorrow and betrayal. Hans Christian Andersen the ‘The Elder-Tree Mother’ is a tale in which a spirit lives within...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 25, 2026
Elder, particularly elderflower (Sambucus nigra), stands among humanity’s oldest botanical companions, with archaeological evidence placing its use as far back as the Stone Age. From antiquity onward, it has been valued both for its medicinal properties and its deep...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 25, 2026
Very rare on Malta. As an infusion For coughs and bronchitis (and hicupps) To induce sweating and cools fevers As a ungent mixed with fat Placed on the eyes and skin Leaves placed on swelling and burns, spots and insect stings (Frenc tal-Gharb suggested placing herbs...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 16, 2026
The deep purple-black colour of ripe elderberries is not just decorative – it tells us something about their chemistry. Elderberries are particularly rich in natural plant pigments called anthocyanins. Among the most characteristic are cyanidin compounds, including...
