What Is Elderflower Tea?

Elderberry tea, the tea used to make it is elderberry tea.

Elderflower tea

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Elderberry tea, the tea used to make it is elderberry tea.

Chinese name

Elderflower tea

Foreign name

Sambucus nigra

Nature

noun

Category

tea

Elderberry is also called Gypsophila. Scientific name: Sambucus nigra English name: Elder flower. Its flowers can be used to make tea.

The tea brewed with elderflower has a mild flavor and a sweet aroma like muscat grapes, which helps to alleviate the symptoms of a cold or the uncomfortable feeling of hay fever. In addition, when mixed with peppermint or yarrow, it can promote sweating and is a special medicine for colds. It is also good to brew with safflower. Black tea leaves with a pinch of elderflower, the brewed tea has a sweet aroma that safflower alone does not brew. Rinse your mouth with a strong cup of tea to relieve sore throat. Hot compresses with this tea juice are helpful for frostbite.

Elderberry has good medicinal effects from the root to the fruit, and is helpful for treating various diseases from toothache to infectious diseases. Therefore, it is called the "universal medicine box" and is a folk medicine widely used, among which flowers and fruits The effect is particularly high. The elderflower lotion made from flower distillation can make the skin tender and its whitening effect has been well received. Put elder flowers in the washbasin, inject hot water, and steam the face with the emerging steam to prevent wrinkles or dark spots and freckles and improve acne or rash.

Dried flowers can be used to make fried cakes, black sauce, desserts, etc. The fruits can be made into wine, jam, and syrup to preserve. The sugar water boiled with flowers and sugar is, to the British, a drink that awakens childhood memories.

Elderberry has many legends and superstitions. It is said that it has the function of exorcising evil spirits, so it is often planted next to the house. Because it is not auspicious to cut down such trees, tall elderberry trees are often seen next to old houses; moreover, it is said that the branches of this tree will be used The crucifixion hung in the corral can drive the calamity of livestock away.

Elderberry can promote sweating, anti-inflammatory and diuretic, and has the effects of improving hay fever, treating rheumatism and gout.