Elderberry is a shrub with white flowers and black berries, also called European elderberry, elderflower or black elderberry, whose flowers can be used to make tea, which can be used to aid in the treatment of flu or cold.
This medicinal plant is scientifically called Sambucus nigra and can be purchased from health food stores, pharmacies and some open markets.
- Elderflowers have expectorant properties.
- Stimulants of blood circulation.
- Stimulants of sweat production.
- Topical antivirals.
- And anti-inflammatory medications.
For example, elderberry can be used to treat colds and flu, fever, cough, rhinitis, allergic symptoms, sores, abscesses, uric acid buildup, kidney problems, hemorrhoids, bruising, freezing and rheumatism.
The used parts of elderberry are its flowers, which can be used to make tea:
To make elder tea, you need
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Place 1 tablespoon of dried elderberry in a cup of boiling water and leave to infuse for 10 minutes, strain and drink 3 cups of tea a day.
In addition, tea can be used to gargle in case of sore throat and irritation or in the presence of canker sores.
There are also elderflower extract ointments in the composition, which are indicated for the treatment of cracks caused by cold, bruising, hemorrhoids and freezing.
Side effects of elderberry may include several allergic reactions.In addition, elderflower fruits if over-consumed can have a laxative effect.
Elderberrys is counteraded for pregnant and nursing women.