Elder Flowers

• Common Names (AKA): Common Elder, Sweet Elder (among other names)
• Main Health Benefits:
  • Respiratory Health: Helps relieve symptoms of colds and flu, including coughs and congestion.
  • Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation and soothes irritated mucous membranes.
  • Diuretic: Promotes urine production and helps with fluid retention.
  • Other: May help reduce fevers.
• Energetics:
  • Taste: Mildly floral, sweet, mildly bitter
  • Temperature: Cooling, Drying
  • Effect on the Body: Soothing, diuretic
• Blends Well With:
  • Herbs: Chamomile, mint, and lemon balm
  • Fruits: Citrus fruits and berries
  • Teas: Green tea or white tea (for a soothing, floral blend)
• How to Prepare:
  • Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried flowers per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10 minutes, up to 3 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane. 
• Known Precautions/Contraindications:
  • Allergies: May cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
  • Pregnancy: Consult a qualified healthcare provider that has been trained in the use of herbs before use during pregnancy.

• Additional Information: Elderflowers have been used for centuries in traditional medicine and culinary practices across Europe. They are particularly noted in folklore for their protective qualities and use in seasonal celebrations.  In traditional herbal medicine, elderflowers are often included in formulas aimed at supporting the immune system and promoting overall wellness.
• Origin: Bulgaria, Hungary

 

Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities.
(*organic)

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