Those who have picked elderflowers in spring can periodically undertake detoxification cures with this plant.
Elderflower tea intensifies sweating, facilitates intestinal transit, and helps eliminate water and toxins from the body. It is a natural remedy for weight loss.
Elderflower enhances sweating and toxin elimination
Elderflower has tonic effects on the blood, vasoprotective, diuretic, laxative, purgative, hypoglycemic, and hepatoprotective properties.
It helps modulate the immune response and inhibits the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. It is an effective natural means for cleansing the body.
Elderflower supports digestion and elimination processes and contributes to maintaining skin health. By promoting the elimination of waste through the intestines and kidneys, it prevents the accumulation of toxins at the skin level.
Due to its diaphoretic action, elderflower induces abundant sweating, which stimulates toxin elimination and weight loss.
Contains antioxidants that reduce body fat
Elderflower is beneficial in weight loss cures due to its rich content of polyphenolic compounds.
The main antioxidants it contains are flavonoids (quercetin, rutin, kaempferol) and hydroxycinnamic acids (chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, protocatechuic acid).
Caffeic acid and hydroxycinnamic acid have been shown to be effective in reducing body weight.
The detoxification cure with elderflower tea can be performed regularly throughout the year.
Elderflower cure for detoxification and weight loss
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons of elderflowers
- 500 ml of water
Preparation method
Boil the water in a kettle. When it starts to boil, turn off the heat and add the elderflowers. They can be fresh or dried.
Cover and let the plant infuse for 10 minutes or more. Afterwards, strain the tea and consume it warm, without sugar, honey, or other sweeteners.
Administration method
The cure consists of consuming a quantity of 750 ml of elderflower tea per day, which is about 3 cups. Each cup should be consumed after the main meals, in small sips.
The treatment lasts for 4 weeks and can be repeated after a break of 2 months.
To intensify sweating in case of a cold, take a hot foot bath while drinking hot elderflower tea. This way, you will further stimulate toxin elimination, purify the blood, and heal the body.
Some say that cold elderflower infusion supports the body’s detoxification processes, being especially useful in cases of constipation.
