Elderberry Tea – excellent remedy derived from nature

Health benefits of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) are known in Europe for ages. Since ancient times the elder plant was appreciated for its curing properties, thus used in folk medicine. Native peoples used flowers, fruit, leaves, and root to prepare extracts and cure common cold, fever, cough and bronchitis.
Sambucus nigra grows in leafy forests, thickets and abandoned gardens. It has white or creamy-colored flowers and tiny black fruit. Fresh elder fruit are inedible, but you may eat them after processing. A good way to benefit from elderberry’s potential is to drink elderberry tea.

                                                       
  Health effects of drinking elderberry tea:
• Soothes cold and flu symptoms – drinking elderberry tea help reducing fever, sore throat and cough; it also brings relief in headache.
• Cleanses and detoxifies organism – sudorific, diuretic and laxative properties support elimination of toxins.
• Alleviates inflammations – helps clear up sinus infections.
• Antioxidants properties – elderberry fruit are rich in anthocyanins - antioxidants protect cells against damage.



How to prepare the elderberry tea?
1. Bring the water to a boil and pour over one teaspoon of dried elder fruit.
2. Cover the mug and let the fruit steep for 15 minutes.


Drink elderberry tea regularly to derive its health benefits or just to enjoy the taste!

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