8 Healthy HERBS
Mar 16, 2022
3 minutes
WORDS; TANYA PEAREY.
ELDER for colds and flu
The berries, flowers, leaves and bark of the elder tree have been used as medicine and tonics for centuries. The most common is , known as European or black elder. ‘It’s great for respiratory tract infections,’ says herbalist Sebastian Pole. ‘It’s good at soothing a cough or irritation in the lungs.’ It can help shift stubborn catarrh and mucus. Elderberries themselves are anti-inflammatory and antiviral, and are a rich source
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