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Herbs and flowers
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Elder-tree, Sambucus
nigra
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Family of caprifoliaceae
This tree normally grows near ruins of some deserted cottages, because
this plant prefers ruins and the gorges of shady streams.
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Use
If the flowers are left to infuse it is possible to obtain a
drink suggested to cure cough and it can also be used for gargles.
The flowers can be dipped in a sort of batter made with flour, water
and sugar and then fried, in order to have delicious fritters; while
the ripe fruits, rich of vitamin "C" can be used to prepare
a good jam. The fresh juice has antineuralgic properties, and once
it was employed to colour wine. |
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Picture and text of Tebaldo Lorini Translated by Gianna Toni |
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