Remember when you had a bad cold, and your mother would always feed you elderberry syrup? It tasted sweet and helped you recover soon. Elderberry tea is pretty much the same. The only difference is that elderberry tea is taken mostly by adults and comes with a large number of health benefits that promise to change and improve your lifestyle over time.

Would you like to know more? Keep reading.

What Are Elderberries?

Often regarded as an ornamental shrub, elderberries are mostly grown in the United States of America and Canada. The tiny black fruit is known not just for its juiciness, but also for its medicinal properties. It is used for preparing wine and syrup mostly. Elderberries are usually stored in a glass jar. They are washed and dried before usage. Most elderberries should be packed in freezer containers if they are going to be used for cooking. Nonetheless, elderberries are a blessing to both the medicinal and culinary world.

How To Make Elderberry Tea?

Elderberries are great for boosting immunity. They improve health and make you less prone to life-threatening diseases.

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces of filtered water
• 2 tablespoons of dried elderberries
• Half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder
• Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon of honey

Steps:

1. Add water and elderberries in a saucepan.
2. Add some turmeric and cinnamon to it.
3. Let it boil for a minute or so. Reduce the heat gently. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Remove the heat and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
5. Use a mesh strainer, strain and pour into separate mugs.
6. Add a tablespoon of honey.
7. If you want the drink to cool down, pour it into a jar and let it cool down.

Now that you know how to prepare elderberry tea, go ahead and read the amazing benefits if offers.

1. Boosts Digestion:

If you are constipated, bloated or sick of problems related to your digestive tract, drink more elderberry tea to reduce the symptoms. A difference will be felt within three cups. It contains dietary fiber that reduces gas problems, fights constipation and improves gastrointestinal health.

2. Treats Cold And Flu:

If you have a cold or a bad cough, drink elderberry tea to say goodbye to this condition. According to a couple of studies, the elder flowers and its juicy berries will help in the reduction of nasal congestion (1).

3. Treats Wounds:

Elderberry surprisingly treats wounds and infections as well. It can be applied directly to the skin in order to reduce scars and signs of skin damage.

4. Improves Skin Health:

Elderberry tea contains antioxidants in abundance that improve the texture and complexion of your skin. Not only that, it fights wrinkles, diminishes spots on your face, and helps you achieve a flawless and radiant glow. Elderberry tea has often been regarded as the secret to beautiful and glowing skin.

5. Immunity And Respiratory Problems:

Another benefit of elderberry tea is that it boosts immunity and fights respiratory diseases (2). It is one of the most famous herbal and home remedies for small sicknesses.

6. Improves Bone Health:

If you are an arthritis patient or are worried about bone and joint pain, try elderberry tea. This will fight both joint pain and soreness and encourage the development of new bone tissues. Osteoporosis is one of the biggest bone related diseases seen today. This can be eradicated and controlled with elderberry tea.

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