Ancient Elder is a plant medicine that has many stages throughout the seasons and the annual medicine wheel. This tree medicine transforms and bears, flowers, berries and seeds that all can enhance and support our health. Elderflowers work as a powerful diuretic, cleansing the kidneys and supports their function, a strong anti-inflammatory, elderflower is considered a cooling herb and reduces many forms of heat in and on the body, supports respiratory health, by reducing a build up of mucous, clearing the lungs and reduces asthmatic symptoms and is loaded with vitamin C. Elderflower supports and boosts the immune system and is super rich in tannins, meaning its a potent antioxidant, antioxidant rich herbs toughen and strengthen cells in the body. ⁣
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The phrase ‘respect your elders’ comes from this tree, being one of the oldest species of trees in the UK, a guardian of the land that supplies us with an abundant array of medicinal uses, it’s only right that we show our respects for its offerings along with gratitude, and the same to all plant medicine that support us. ⁣
 
Use: Apply 15-20 drops under the tongue or in some water, three times a day.
 
Our Elderflower Glycerite can also be added to sparkling water to add flavour and it's powerful properties, half a dropper is recommended.
 
Ingredients: Organic food grade Glycerine, Cornish Spring Water + Sambucus adoxaceae (Elderflowers).
 
Biodynamic, Handmade and Vegan.
 
50ml + fully recyclable.