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Taken often at the early stages of the bug this brew is best made as a strong, hot tea, as you want to drink it while it is hot to benefit from the diaphoretic (sweat inducing) properties of the herbs.
This tea is based on an old folk remedy.
Elder Flowers shift heat to the periphery of the body, opening the pores in the skin and helping the heat be released through sweating. It is best used in the early stages of a cold, before congestion has started to build. They contain a natural refrigerant that helps cool an excessive fever.
Yarrow is well known for its ability to move blood and heal wounds. A good blood flow is key to fighting invaders in the body and removing the waste products from that fight.As with the other herbs in this recipe, Yarrow is a diaphoretic, making you sweat. It has antimicrobial properties and is a pain reliever too, for those sore throats that may come along.Yarrow is both an anti-inflammatory as well as being antimicrobial. It is a natural support for pain, is an anti-catarrhal, relaxes circulation, and is a mild sedative, too.
Yarrow has drying, astringent properties, which can be a natural support to those with sinus infections, wet coughs, and even sinus allergies. It helps to dry up and move excess mucous out of the respiratory system while reducing swelling in the tender membranes of the nose and throat.
Do not take yarrow daily for more than two weeks, even less if there are known liver weaknesses.
Peppermint harmonises the actions of the other herbs. It's sweet taste eases The flow of energy and makes the whole brew more palatable. It has a capacity for lifting spirits which are definitely dampened when we have a cold.Adding Peppermint to the mix, brings another boost. Peppermint contains Menthol (it was the original source) which helps clear the upper respiratory tract and also relieve any coughing that may be affecting you.It is supportive of the liver and most of the other channels of waste removal that our body uses.
Elderberry has gotten popular (for good reason) in preventing and treating colds and flus. Elderberries have a long history of medicinal use in Europe and many a lore to be told. Elderberries contain Vitamins A, B, and C, as well as tannins, amino acids, and flavonoids (including some that are powerful antioxidants). Elderberries are used to boost our body’s immunity and to promote regulation of our immune system for better defense against threats. It has been used to speed recovery from cold and flu viruses.
Rose Hips (Rosa spp.) Long touted for their vitamin C content, rose hips are filled with numerous nutrients, including bioflavonoids that modulate inflammation.
Ingredients: Elderflower, Peppermint, Yarrow, Elderberry, and Rosehips
*These statements has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.