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Elder flowers imported from Albania
Elder Flowers
Shanti's organic dried elderflowers are fragrant and make a delicious and healthy tea. Elderflower is light, floral, fruity and refreshing with a pleasant aroma. It is delicious served hot or cold with ice. Elderflowers are also perfect for making syrups, cordial, gin, for baking, or in lemonade! Elderflower (Sambucus nigra L.) has been used in traditional medicine all over the world in many different cultures due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The most common uses are for colds and flu, sinus infections, and other respiratory disturbances. As a supplement, elderflower also has diuretic and laxative properties and is helpful in relieving occasional constipation. Elderflower has antibacterial and antiviral properties and may also help alleviate some allergies and boost the functioning of the immune system. Topically, elderflower might help reduce pain and swelling in joints due to some forms of arthritis and is used to stop bleeding.
Ingredients
Organic dried elder flowers
Specifications
| Serving Size: 2.5g /cup | |
| Steeping Temp: 100°C | |
| Steeping Time: 5 mins. | |
| Origin: Albania | |
| Caffeine: Caffeine Free |
| Certification: Organic |
Rico's Retail |
We use these in some of our tea blends. We love them. Not easy to source so we are grateful that you have them in stock.. Thank you! |
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eloi.ferland@gmail.com |
Hi, When are you expecting the next stock? |
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Aga |
It really made me sweat!! I hope my problem with no sweating will be over soon! |
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teenuja |
Nice flavour. Always a good cuppa before bedtime for a good night’s sleep. |
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