What Is Elderflower?

The elder tree produces fragrant white flowers and small purplish black berries, both of which are used for herbal medicine and cooking. Elderflowers taste bright and floral. They work well on their own and when combined with other herbs. Elder is native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Western and Central Asia.

How to Use Elderflower (Common Uses)

Elderflower can be taken internally as a tea, decoction, powder, capsules, or extract. Elderflower is frequently used when cooking foods such as syrups and jelly.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Elderflower

Elderflower is warming and can help to increase sweating and to thin and remove mucus. It is often combined with peppermint or yarrow to stimulate sweating and help lower a fever. It has antiviral and antibacterial benefits, and is often used by herbalists for its benefits when fighting the common cold, influenza, chicken pox, and more.

Additionally, elderflowers are anti-inflammatory and high in vitamins and minerals. They may be beneficial for those with some forms of periodontal disease, although more research is needed.

Elderflower is most often used for coughs, colds, and seasonal allergies. You can find it as a key ingredient in our Allergy Relief Tea.

Active Constituents in Elderflower

Flavonoids, triterpenes, volatile oil, sterols, tannins, mucilage, minerals, vitamins, minerals, sambucin, anthocyanocides, linoleic and linolenic fixed oils.

Notable Facts About Elderflower

Elderflowers were an ingredient used the make the infamous ‘Queen of Hungary’ water, alongside other herbal ingredients such as rosemary and thyme.