Natural Cures: Complete Medicine Chest

COMPLETE MEDICINE CHEST
A cure for the common cold? Well maybe not a cure , but surely a great way to overcome one fast. The BLACK ELDER BERRY is known for its medicinal properties of flavonoieds, rutin, mucins, and tannins and a big portion of organic acids and calcium. The berries have fruit acids, vitamins, B and C and folic acid plus essential oils.
With all that going on in one small berry I would say that its claim to being the "complete medicine chest" is a good one.
It is good for a feverish cold, take it in the form of a hot drink. It also promotes expectoration, which makes it a perfect treatment for coughing and bronchitis. The pulp of the berry and pressed juice have a diuretic and laxative effect. Avoid the red berry species as it can make you sick to your stomach.
You can buy it in tea flower form, juice, or syrup form and you can also use a puree mix.
Look for it in your local heath food stores, or herbal medicine shops, the directions should be on the box. The fresher or more natural form the better.

Here's to overcoming the common cold!

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