What You Need to Know About Drinking Elderberry Tea
Posted by LISA SITWELL
Elderberries are tart berries that come from several varieties of the Sambucus tree. These berries are considered a superfood due to their high level of beneficial nutrients. Elderberries are often used in jams, tinctures, syrups, and tea. Elderberry tea is tasty, affordable, and a good choice for people who like using nontraditional healing methods.
Superfood Status
Elderberries truly are a superfood. They are low in calories but rich in nutrients. Elderberries are full of antioxidants and also a great source of flavanols. They contain anthocyanins, which help to reduce inflammation and may also have other health benefits. Some studies have shown that elderberries can boost immunity to decrease the length and severity of cold and flu symptoms. They contain several minerals as well as dietary fiber, fat, and proteins. Drinking elderberry tea regularly may also help to lower your blood sugar by stimulating glucose metabolism.
You Shouldn't DIY Your Own Brew
The digestive effects of unripened or uncooked elderberry are pretty unpleasant, so it's best to avoid the DIY approach with this berry. It is essential to purchase your elderberry tea from a reliable source rather than attempt to brew it yourself. The bark of the elderberry tree, along with berries that are not completely ripe, can cause stomach upset. The elderberry plant also contains cyanogenic glycosides, which can release harmful substances like cyanide when the berries are not sourced and prepared in the right manner. However, when brewed properly, elderberry tea is a great option for those who like fruity teas that are caffeine-free.
Medicinal Uses
Elderberry tea has a long history going back to ancient times. It was used by the ancient Egyptians and Native Americans to treat a variety of illnesses. Elderberries have long been used as a diuretic and to help with other digestive issues. They are still used in folk medicine practices around the world. While the true benefits of elderberry are still up for debate, one cannot argue that elderberry tea can be a tasty way to get extra vitamins and other beneficial nutrients into your body.
Elderberries have been used for centuries as a medicinal treatment for many conditions. Recent research has shown that they can be beneficial in reducing cold and flu symptoms. Regularly drinking elderberry tea from a reliable source can be a great way to add antioxidants and other nutrients to your diet.
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Reviews (6 comments)
Ada On
Can to much elderberry keep you up at night
Mary Costanza On
I been drinking Elderberries rosehips
Hibiscus it is very tasty and i have high blood pressure so I am.drinking for that reason it been looking pretty good thanks
Sharon Morris On
I am trying the t a but it is so cheap I do not think it would give me many benefits ..But it tasted nice with 🍯
Rachel Zlamal On
When you say don’t brew elderberry tea yourself, do you actually mean don’t brew it or do you mean don’t pick the berries and brew? I’m asking only because I source dried elderberry from Rose Mountain, and want to use this for brewing a tea.
Joel On
I’ve noticed elderberry decreases body odor.