Elder is a powerful antiviral plant with numerous benefits for our body. To benefit from its many medicinal virtues, particularly against winter ailments, elder is used as an infusion. Elderflower herbal tea is among the most popular plant herbal teas in phytotherapy to support you through the cold season.
What are the properties of elderflower herbal tea?
In France, the elderflower grows wild in spring in white clusters. The flowering period lasts about six weeks, before giving way to berries. Did you miss the flower harvest? Not to worry — from bark to berry, everything is possible with elder. With the fruits, you can always prepare a delicious elderberry jam with medicinal properties beneficial to your health.
What uses can be made of elderflower?
While it is possible to make elderflower wine with the plant's blossoms, in terms of phytotherapy, infusion is the most recommended option. This way, you benefit from a natural, healthy and effective remedy. Elderflower syrup is also well regarded.
To find quality products, visit a herbalist's shop or specialist stores to obtain organic black elderflower bags.
The medicinal properties of elderflower leaves beneficial to health
The active compounds in elderflower give it several medicinal virtues. Known by its scientific name sambucus nigra, it is renowned for its benefits on the ENT system. Elderflower has properties that are beneficial to our health. The plant is:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antihistamine
- Anti-rheumatic
- Antiviral
- Diuretic
In herbal teas, the virtues of organic elderflower and its blossoms work in every season to help your body avoid exhaustion. In winter, the plant and its antiviral action fight against colds and flu. In spring, the flower and its antihistamine virtue help you face allergies, including the well-known hay fever.
Recipes for dried elderflower herbal tea
Using elderflower bags in an infusion can be complemented with lemon, honey or ginger and a few spices. The recipe depends mostly on your taste. However, be sure to bring the water to a full boil and steep the flowers for 10 to minutes.
For fans of phytotherapy and natural remedies, elderflower bags are essentials to keep in your cupboards.