Sambucus Nigra

Basic Information:  Elder plant remedy traditionally associated with acute respiratory congestion and nasal obstruction.

Sphere of Action:  Upper respiratory tract, bronchi, mucous membranes.

Traditional Indications:  Blocked nose, especially at night; dry suffocative feeling; profuse sweating after respiratory episodes; hoarseness; respiratory difficulty.

Key Symptoms:  Blocked nose, especially at night; dry suffocative feeling; profuse sweating after respiratory episodes; hoarseness; respiratory difficulty.

Clinical Detailing Pearl:  Blocked nose, especially at night.