5. **Medicinal and Magical Uses:** Elder has been used for …

5. **Medicinal and Magical Uses:** Elder has been used for centuries in both medicine and magic. Its flowers are used to make elderflower cordial and wine, while the berries (when cooked beause they're toxic raw) are used in jams, syrups, and pies. Elder was thought to have protective properties and could be used to ward off negative energies or evil spirits.