Elderberry infusion is most often used for colds and digestive problems. It is worth knowing that elderberry also cleanses and nourishes, which is why it is so eagerly used in cosmetics. Although almost all parts of elderberry contain biologically active compounds valuable for medicine and cosmetics, mainly its flowers and fruits are used, because their concentration is the highest in them.

FlowersElderberrycontain large amounts of flavonoids, phenolic and organic acids, as well as tannins, oil, mucilage, triterpenes, sterols and mineral s alts.

The fruits contain a lot of anthocyanin glycosides, sugars, pectins, tannins, rare organic acids (including shikimic acid), rutin, as well as vitamins - C, from group B, provitamin A. Both flowers and Elderberry fruits can therefore be used for he alth and beauty.

Black lilac regulates digestion and kidney function

There are compounds in both flowers and fruits that have a beneficial effect on the digestive and urinary systems. First of all, they have a slight laxative effect, regulate digestion, and soothe flatulence and heartburn. Additionally, they have a diuretic effect. Therefore, if you are prone to constipation or other digestive disorders, as well as problems with the kidneys and edema, it is worth drinking an infusion of flowers or fruit regularly. Fresh flowers can also be added to salads or omelettes, and fruit can be made into juice or jam.

Healing properties of elderberry

Elderberry infusion fights colds and fever

Flower infusion or fruit juice is an all-round remedy for colds. Since it is highly diaphoretic, it quickly lowers elevated body temperature. It has expectorant properties, so it helps to cleanse the bronchial tubes from secretions. It strengthens the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and seals blood vessels, which reduces the spread of pathogenic microorganisms. The mild analgesic effect helps to deal with e.g. headache and throat pain that often accompanies a cold, and the antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties make it easier to finally overcome the infection.

Elderberry oil smoothes cellulite

The high content of vitamin C, which strengthens the connective tissue and supports the production of collagen fibers, is very useful infight against cellulite. Additional support is provided by anti-inflammatory flavonoids and rutin, which have the effect of sealing capillaries and increasing the elasticity of their walls. To get rid of the unevenness of the skin, it is best to simultaneously use baths with the addition of fruit decoction, drink an infusion of flowers, but most of all regularly massage the body with elderberry oil.

Soothing lilac compresses care for the skin

The anti-inflammatory properties of elderberry infusions and decoctions are perfect for the care of irritated and blemished skin with blackheads. You can use them for cleansing sausages or soothing compresses. It is good to wipe your face after washing it, like with a cosmetic tonic, e.g. summer flower infusion.

Black elderberry has toxin cleansing properties

Thanks to the diaphoretic, diuretic and laxative properties, elderberry preserves (infusion, decoction, juice or jam - do not use unprocessed fruit, because they can irritate the kidneys) remove harmful metabolic products and exogenous toxins from the body. They are also helpful in slimming treatments.

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