The Sambucus Nigra homeopathic strain comes from a plant in the Caprifoliaceae family, known as the black elderberry.

This shrub is particularly common in Europe and parts of Asia and Africa.

It is also called the Judas tree because Judas Iscariot is said to have hanged himself on a branch of the black elder.

It is the tops of the plant that are mainly used in the preparation of the remedy.

These contain mainly anthocyanins and flavonoids, substances known for their antioxidant properties.

ENT indications

Sambucus nigra is a homeopathic remedy mainly indicated for the treatment of nasopharyngitis.

This pathology is mainly characterised by sudden sneezing with a hoarse, choking cough.

These attacks occur at night and force the person to wake up constantly because of the choking sensation.

In some cases there is a fever.

Sambucus nigra is also recommended for acute laryngitis.

This inflammatory condition of viral origin is often accompanied by a dry, runny nose.

The person has difficulty breathing because of a blocked nose.

They wake up in the morning sweating profusely.

In young children, Sambucus nigra can also be used for chronic nasal obstruction.

In babies, nasal obstruction often leads to breast refusal because of breathing difficulties during feeding.

Sambucus nigra helps to improve breathing difficulties.

In addition, Sambucus nigra also helps to reduce tickling in the throat and treat hoarseness.

Pneumology

The homeopathic remedy Sambucus nigra can also be used to treat asthma, a viral disease that affects the bronchi or lungs.

Some of the most common symptoms are breathlessness and nocturnal coughing attacks.

These occur suddenly due to congestion in the bronchi and airways.

The person wheezes and the heart rate is higher than normal.

Sambucus nigra is a remedy that can be taken systematically when asthma attacks occur.

Infectious diseases

The therapeutic virtues of this remedy also extend to pulmonology.

Sambus nigra is particularly recommended in the treatment of influenza.

This is an infectious disease of viral origin and is very contagious, mainly affecting the respiratory tract.

Sambucus nigra can also be used as a preventive treatment in times of epidemiology.

In the case of influenza, this remedy would also reduce the duration of the illness by half and thus reduce the intensity of the symptoms.

Influenza usually manifests itself in the first few days as a very high fever accompanied by chills.

These symptoms are followed by attacks of headache, rapid weight loss and general malaise.

You may also have a stuffy nose and a persistent cough.