The bark of the elderberry

The bark of the elderberry tree has been known to be used to cure constipation and water retention It is also used to induce vomiting The flowers as well as the berries of the elderberry tree are used for making medicines The berries contain flavonoids, which are known to protect the body from free radicals, boost the immunity, and add flavor to food. Initial studies have shown that elderberry can be used to treat herpes, viruses and maybe even HIV.