Glandular swelling

Anti-inflammatory. Elder flowers help soothe an inflamed respiratory tract irritated by hay fever and sinusitis. Elder has even been used to calm the agony of gout. Cool, strained elder flower tea makes an excellent application to inflamed eyes. Elderberries taken internally as a tea, tincture or syrup help to soothe irritated bowels or colitis. Topical applications are also helpful for glandular swellings. Parts used flowers, berries. 

Taken in large quantities, saline Or brine springs are emetic and purgative. They have been principally celebrated in glandular swellings. The water of Baden Baden contains a largo quantity of chloride of sodium. 

TTses.—A stimulating embrocation for deep-seated inflammations, glandular swellings, c. 

As a consequence of this effect there is an astringent taste, dryness in the tissues, cessation of glandular secretion and small wounds. Redness, swelling and increased secretion in inflamed tissue are diminished. As a result of the removal of the coherent coagulant membrane in the mouth and throat, the enclosed pathogenic microbes are also removed and the formation of new epithelium is stimulated. 

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