Ruis The Elder - Autumn Prompt 5 - Part 3
One of 20 modules of 'Ogham Prompts' (formerly ‘Journaling Nature Folklore’)
Food & Remedies
Most important, Elder leaves and uncooked berries are quite toxic. I have become quite ill, as a child, thinking I could pick and eat elderberries like blackberries. But cooked Elderberries are safe and still quite a popular ingredient in pies and jams.
Elderberry wine, elderflower cordial, and dried elderflowers are all available in shops…