Elderberries

Wine made of elderberries with water added to dilute the strength.

Yes, they can eat elderberry bushes because they are herbivores

Elderberry is rich in antioxidants and may support immune health, but there is limited research specifically addressing its effects on Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Some believe its anti-inflammatory properties could be beneficial, but it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional before adding it to your regimen. Individual responses may vary, and managing Hashimoto's typically requires a comprehensive approach involving diet, medication, and lifestyle changes.

Red elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) is not typically recommended for human consumption, as its raw berries and other parts of the plant can be toxic if ingested in large quantities. Cooking the berries can reduce toxicity, but it's important to note that the safety and potential health benefits of red elderberry are not well-studied compared to the more commonly consumed black elderberry. While some people use it for medicinal purposes, caution is advised, and it's best to consult a healthcare professional before consumption.

First Answer - No, I certainly would not recommend it. Elderryberry blossoms and berries are edible, but even they can cause nauseau if not cooked. Leaves and stems are considered poisonous.

Amended answer - The person above obviously didn't check their facts first. Elderberries can be very dangerous if ingested without cooking them first because they contain traces of cyanide, one of the deadliest poisons in existence. While the quantities present won't necessarily kill you, they can certainly give you a bad case of nausea and diarrhea. The same thing applies to the leaves and blossoms...they are edible...when cooked. The plant does exhibit some fairly potent anti-inflammatory properties due to its high antioxidant content and, yes, you can cut up the stems into pieces and make a necklace for a teething baby. It works (my family has done it for at least three generations) and there are also several lab studies that support this evidence.

Google "elderberry bark anti-inflammatory" and look for reputable sites. Livestrong.com has an article on the beneficial effects of elderberries on arthritis and the article makes references to peer-reviewed website Drugs.com and also Better Medicine. Here is the URL: http://www.livestrong.com/article/496416-black-elderberry-for-arthritis/ (and yes, this IS the livestrong.com that is connected to Lance Armstrong).

For a more scholarly look at the lowly elderberry, go here: http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/ncnu07/pdfs/charlebois284-292.pdf

Cloudberries don't grow naturally in Australia, and I havent found any in stores so far in Australia.. Ikea sells Cloudberry jam though. Cloudberries (Rubus chamaemorus ) and Elderberries (Sambucus) are not the same.

Elderberries are a fruit from the elderberry tree, but they are different to berries such as blackberries. You cannot eat them raw as they are toxic. Cooking is said to destroy the toxins.

yes

they can sometimes be edible by hummans

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They are a light blue color when ripe. They are a dark dark green when not ripe. They turn a bright shade of yellow in the north east region of the United States, but in Afghanistan they are black.

can be used for hosue and the frames of house.

All plants are producers.

its elderberry smartrod

( 1 ) The edible black or red berrylike drupe of any of a genus ( Sambucus ) of shrubs or trees of the honeysuckle family bearing flat clusters of small white or pink flowers. ( 2 ) a tree or shrub bearing elderberries.

( 1 ) drupe- a one seeded indehscent having a hard and a thin exocarp flexable ( as in a cherry ) see example! or dry and almost leathery ( as in the almond ) fr. L overripe olive fr. Gk. dryppa olive]