DESCRIPTION
Sambucus nigra is also known as Elder which is a homeopathic medicine.
 
Acts especially on the respiratory organs. Dry coryza of infants, snuffles, oedematous swellings. Profuse sweat accompanies many affections. 
 
Sambucus nigra treatment for Mind ailments: Sees images when shutting eyes. Constant fretfulness. Very easily frightened. Fright followed by suffocative attacks. 
 
Also used when patient complaining of turning blue face with a cough. Red, burning spots on cheeks. Heat and perspiration of face. 
 
Sambucus nigra used in Colic, with nausea and flatulence; frequent watery, slimy stools. 
 
Urine: Profuse urine with the dry heat of skin. Frequent micturition, with scanty urine. Acute nephritis, dropsical symptoms, with vomiting. 
 
Respiratory ailments: Chest oppressed with pressure in the stomach, and nausea Hoarseness with tenacious mucus in larynx. Paroxysmal, suffocative cough, coming on about midnight, with crying and dyspnoea. Spasmodic croup. Dry coryza. Sniffles of infants, nose dry and obstructed. Loose choking cough. 
 
Extremities: Hands turn blue. Oedematous swelling in legs, insteps, and feet. Feet icy cold. Debilitating night-sweats
 
Use under medical supervision.