Sambucus nigra, more commonly known as Elderberry is now available in an organic loose berry tea brought to you by Clef Des Champs. Elder berry is a powerful antiviral that act on many pathogens (Influenza A and B, cold sores, shingles, Epstein-Barr), and is recommended to fight cold and flu. It has been demonstrated that the flavonoids contained in elder berries block the adhesion of viruses to cell receptors, thereby inhibiting the proliferation of viruses. It significantly reduces the length of cold and flu. As an immune regulator, it strengthens the immune system and improves the immune response in both healthy and infected subjects. Elder berry stimulate the production of certain cytokines that activate phagocytes and help them migrate towards inflamed tissues to speed recovery.
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Sambucus nigra.
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Put 4 tbsp of berries in 1 litre of water, soak for a few hours, simmer for 20 minutes. Filter.