Recipe
Sambucus nigra — Herbal infusion (tea) (Flower)
- Herb:
- Sambucus nigra Sambucus nigra
- Method:
- Herbal infusion (tea)
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 10 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Use 1–2 teaspoons dried inflorescence per cup (or 2–3 dried umbel clusters).
- Pour boiling water, cover, and steep 5–10 minutes.
- Strain — mildly spicy scent; do not confuse with other plant parts from the safety section on the card.
Extraction
- Water:
- 250 ml
- Herb:
- květ dle receptu
- Pour temperature:
- 95–100 °C
- Steep:
- 8–12 min
- Solvent:
- Voda.
- Shelf life:
- Čerstvě připravený nálev.
- Target compounds:
- Polární a aromatické frakce z květů.
Notes
Berries and other plant parts are not the same as flowers — follow safety notes on the herb card.
Why it works
The HMPC conclusions for elder flower describe traditional use for the common cold in preparations; a home tea depends on raw material quality and harvest hygiene. If symptoms last longer than a week or worsen, see a physician (the framework of the document).
Literature
- EMA HMPC — Sambucus nigra, flos (rev. 1) — Finální assessment report; ne náhrada léčby závažné infekce.
Related
Sambucus nigra — Herb card
Herbal infusion (tea) — Processing method detail