==Benefits and uses of Elderflower are==
Elder flowers, the flowers of the elder tree (which also gives us elderberries), are rich in flavonoids, minerals, phenolic compounds, volatile oils, and more.
* anti-catarrhal herb, meaning it is extremely effective for runny noses and congestion.
* In traditional Greek medicine, elder flowers were used as a diaphoretic (to increase sweating, which is helpful for eradicating a virus from your system).
* In Germany, elder flower is commonly used to treat feverish common colds, and in the US and Canada, elder flower may be combined with yarrow flower and peppermint leaf in tea form to relieve colds and flu. Elder flower has been traditionally used as a tonic to boost immunity.
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