Elderflower | Sambucus nigra | Organic
$8.00 – $17.50
Elderflower has a long history of use as a medicinal herb as well as a culinary use as a champagne or cordial flavour.
Elderflower’s medicinal use mainly relates to its anti-catarrhal action on the sinus and its anti-allergenic properties from the flavonoids present in the flowers. It also has antiviral potential against some strains of the influenza virus and the HSV-1 virus in cell culture. (1)
Ursolic acid is also an anti-inflammatory agent, (1)
We primarily use Elderflower in our Hayfever tea as it’s anti-catarrhal action lends itself nicely to helping clear the upper respiratory tract of mucous.
- Fisher, C, 2009 Materia Medica of Western Herbs.
Additional information
| Ingredients | Dried Elderflower |
|---|---|
| Actions | Anti-catarrhal, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory |
| Constituents | Flavonoids – Rutin, Isorhamnetin, astragalin, Hyperoside, Isoquercetin, Quercetin, Kaempferol, Phenolic acids – Chlorogenic, P-coumaric acid, Caffeic acid, Triterpenes – Ursolic acid, Oleanolic acid, a-amyrin, b-amyrin, Lupeol, Volatile oil, Sterols Tannins, Mucilage, Minerals – Potassium |
| Contraindications | This herb has GRAS rating {Generally Recognised as Safe}. Herbs should generally be avoided when pregnant or trying to conceive. Please consult with a qualified practitioner before self-prescribing. |
| Instructions | Steep 1 teaspoon of herb for 5-10 minutes. Drink 1-3 times daily. |
| Size | 20 grams, 30 grams, 50 grams |
| Country of origin | Elderflower grows naturally in the Northern hemisphere. This tea is organically grown and harvested in Bulgaria. |
