Herb
Elderflower
These delicate, lacy white-and-cream blossoms have long been gathered in early summer and brewed into a comforting cup.
🌱 What it is
Elderflower is the fragrant blossom of the elder tree, traditionally picked in late spring and dried for tea. It has a soft, honeyed scent and pairs naturally with other cold-season herbs.
✨ How it may help
- May help support the body during a cold
- May help ease a stuffy, congested feeling
- May help support a comfortable body temperature during a fever
- May help provide a gentle, warming cup during cold season
🥄 How to use it
Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried elderflowers in hot water for 10 minutes and sip warm at the start of a cold; it pairs classically with peppermint and yarrow.
⚖️ Caution
Only the flowers and ripe, cooked berries are used — avoid raw berries, leaves, and bark, which can upset the stomach; keep to gentle tea amounts in pregnancy.
🍃 A note from nature
Every early summer the elder tree covers itself in these creamy blooms, as if setting a table for anyone who needs a warming cup.