Lovely elder

Elder or scientific (Sambucus nigra L.) is an herb that is well known and respected since ancient times. It is widespread in the whole Europe. Many of the ancient pre-Christian European nations believe in its divine properties and mystical powers. Today there are many written records of this beautiful plant. Formerly it was believed that old tree elderberry protects against evil and witches. Elderflower has a beautiful bright yellow color that characterizes the sweet smell and taste of fresh early morning summer.

The fresh elderflower is popular for making juices while dried flower gives excellent herbal tea. In Europe, there are a lot of products based on elderberry and elderflower like: wine, liqueurs, juices and jams. It is a part of the European tradition to made products based on an elder. Many traditional medicinal herbs books have recipes where the tea made from elder flowers is an excellent remedy for colds and flu.

This flower is very good in relieving symptoms of bronchitis, asthma, sore throat, initial fever, fever and wheezing.

Active ingredients in the flower of elder have great significance in promoting perspiration. This flower is very good in relieving symptoms of bronchitis, asthma, sore throat, initial fever, fever, and wheezing.

Elder is not only part of the traditional beliefs and folk medicine but it positive health properties confirm also a modern science on a daily basis.

We in Pampa-tea use the elder flower in our tea blends because it gives the special sweetish note, and yet the greater effects on the body. We love its color, taste and smell, and elder flowers (screened first class) can be found in our herbal tea blends, and particularly in our excellent, fine Adria-tea and Bronhitko.

Elderflower can be prepared as a fine iced tea, juice and liquor (of flowers or elderberry). In all combinations is an excellent and useful plant.