Make your own elderflower tea for colds

15.08.2009 1 minute read From Editorial team

Elderberry is very suitable for colds and sore throats. Elderflowers have a diaphoretic and diuretic effect, and they also promote expectoration for coughs.

Make your own elderflower tea for colds

For this, take 1-2 tsp of dried or 2-4 tsp of fresh flowers. Pour 200 ml of boiling water over them and let them steep for 10-15 minutes. After removing the flowers with a sieve, you can enjoy it.

Drink hot as a sudorific tea for colds, and gargle cold for throat and pharyngeal inflammation.

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