The boiled flowers of elderflower, warm in a fabric wrap, serve as compresses for swellings, bruises, etc. The bark acts as a laxative, emetic, and diuretic. The leaves act as an external softener and healing agent, internally a laxative, expectorant, diuretic, and diaphoretic. The flowers act as a diaphoretic and anti-catarrhal.

If taken preventively to strengthen the upper respiratory system, the symptoms of allergy due to pollen in the atmosphere are more easily managed. The fruits act as a diaphoretic, diuretic, and laxative. All gaseous parts of the plant are useful. The leaves are used for bruises, sprains, wounds, and chilblains. The flowers are very good for treating colds and flu.

They are also suitable for any catarrhal inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, such as hay fever and sinusitis. The fruits of elderflower have similar properties to the flowers but are additionally useful for rheumatism. For colds and fevers, elderflower is combined with mint, yarrow, or hyssop. For flu, it is combined with eupatorium. For catarrh, it is combined with solidago.

Usage: It is prepared as an infusion. Pour a cup of boiling water over 2 teaspoons of dried or fresh flowers, cover it, and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink up to three times a day.

If we have fresh fruits, we can drink their juice as follows. Boil the fruits in water for 2-3 minutes and then press them to extract the juice. Drink 3 tablespoons daily. In tincture form, it is taken for colds and flu or early in the spring to help reduce the symptoms of hay fever later.

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• Origin: Outside the EU