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Elderflower lemonade is not only very tasty but also healthy – it helps with migraine, poor digestion, cramps and weakened immunity.
Elderberries and their effects on health
Black elder is an effective herb that can “fix” many health problems, take a look and it may help you too.
- Strong immune support, protects cells from radicals
- Antiviral, antibacterial effects
- Antiseptic and detoxifying effects
- Mild antibiotic effects
- Supports sweating (flu …)
- Supports digestion, cleanses the digestive tract
- Eliminates constipation, regulates stool
- Removes flatulence and abdominal pain
- Maintains healthy airways
- Eliminates inflammations, coughing and phlegm
- Suitable for runny nose, flu, allergy, bronchitis
- Diuretic effect, cleans the kidneys and urinary tract
- Releases uric acid from the body
- Eliminates joint pain (rheumatism, gout …)
- Calms the nervous system
- Eliminates stress
- Relieves pain and cramps (migraine, stomach)
- Supports skin healing (rashes, eczema, wounds)
We need:
- approx. 8 elderflower blossoms
- 1 lemon
- 1 orange
- 2 tbsp honey
- about 3 liters of water
- optional: mint, lemon balm, thyme
Procedure:
- On a sunny day, choose a beautifully blooming black elder bush in the garden or another clean spot.
- Cut off approximately 8 larger flower clusters.
- Remove the coarse stems from the flowers and, without rinsing, place them into a 3.5-liter jar.
- You can (but don’t have to) add a handful of young lemon balm shoots, or mint or other suitable herbs to taste.
- Thoroughly wash the lemon and orange if their peel has not been chemically treated, slice them and add to the elderflowers.
- Add two tablespoons of honey to the jar. I have honey from my neighbor, so the honey is actually from my own flowers.
- Fill the jar with water, ideally spring or at least filtered water.
- Cover with something breathable so the contents can breathe, place in a sunny spot and let it charge in the sun all day (or place on a windowsill for 24 hours). Note: In full sun 6–8 hours is enough, don’t overdo it.
- After steeping, strain through a sieve, you can gently squeeze the mass.
