Elder is a shrub growing in the spontaneous flora, on plains, up to the prealpine area.
In dermatology and cosmetics, the elder flowers (Flores Sambuci) are used, they are harvested when 75% of the flowers are in bloom. Flowering occurs in May-July.
Through the antiseptic, calming action, the elder flowers are used in the dermatology and cosmetics field, under the form of tea, decoction or extract.
