Elderflower

Traditional Uses & Why Herbalists Value It

European herbalists steep elderflowers in warm seasonal teas. They describe the flower as a diaphoretic, traditionally used to encourage perspiration during feverish seasonal discomfort. Its fragrant, delicate infusion is a separate preparation from elderberry syrup.

What Modern Research Has Found

European assessments document elderflower's longstanding seasonal use. Research describes flower flavonoids and phenolic acids, while clinical trials of elderflower alone remain scarce. Most contemporary elder studies concern the berry.

Plant Part, Preparation & Natural Constituents

Flowers contain flavonoids and phenolic acids. Flower, berry and other elder parts differ in preparation and safety.

Elderflower in Formulae

Blood LifeBoost Tea uses elderflower as a fragrant seasonal note beside echinacea and hyssop, while stronger roots give the blend a different traditional character.

Products Containing This Ingredient

• Blood LifeBoost® Tea

Sources & Further Reading

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