Caracterización fármaco-toxicológica de la planta medicinal Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis (L). R. Bolli

the objective of the monograph was the pharmacological and toxicological characterization of sambucus nigra subspecies canadensis(l.) r. bolli, a cuban traditional plant with anti-inflammatory action, among others. several pharmacological aspects such as phytochemical composition; scientifically tested properties attributed by the population; posology; adverse reactions; warnings; interactions; toxicity; precautions and counterindications were presented. it was concluded that the pharmaceutical and toxicological monograph of this plant provides full information as indispensable documentation to update national and international databases, with a view to developing new pharmaceuticals, particularly anti-inflammatory drugs with low adverse effect potential.