Kusaniwatoko - Kusaniwatoko

Japanese: クサニワトコ - くさにわとこ
Kusaniwatoko - Kusaniwatoko

…Elderwood S. nigra L. (European elder, bourtree) and American elderwood S. canadensis L. (American elder) are cultivated in botanical gardens, and in Europe, the fruits of the elder are fermented to make wine. Elderwood S. javanica Reinw.ssp. chinensis is a herbaceous plant also known as Kusanigatoko, and its leaves and roots are called sakutaku in Chinese medicine, have anti-inflammatory properties, and are used to treat rheumatism and bone fractures. [Fukuoka Makotoyuki]
[Symbol]
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has two opposing symbolic meanings.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Kusaniwatoko" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…セイヨウニワトコS.nigra L.(英名European elder,bourtree)やアメリカニワトコS.canadensis L.(英名American elder)が植物園などで栽培され,ヨーロッパでは前種の実を発酵させワインをつくる。ソクズS.javanica Reinw.ssp.chinensisは草本で,一名クサニワトコと呼ばれ,葉や根は漢方で蒴藋(さくたく)といい,消炎に効があり,リウマチや骨折の治療に用いられる。【福岡 誠行】
[象徴]
 ニワトコ(セイヨウニワトコ)には二つの相反した象徴的意味がある。…

※「クサニワトコ」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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