What her is good for colds other than elderberry? Mulberry!
This morning I am drinking mulberry tea.
Note: I also saved the leftover berries and used them as a brief scrub in my morning face wash because the berries are packed with skin-nourishing antioxidants.
Here's some info on mulberry:
"...Traditional Chinese Medicine uses mulberry leaf to assist in improvement of vision, clearing liver, expels wind and clears heat. It also aids dizziness, dysentery, supports liver function, sustains youthful skin, cough and cold symptoms, promotes healthy blood, treats stomachache and strengthens eyes. Mulberry teas possess the minerals and vitamins which help to prevent the health ailments such as weight loss, diabetes, cold symptoms and blood vessel problems.
Health Benefits of Mulberry Tea
The mulberry tea leaves has 25 times more calcium in comparison to the milk. It has ten times twice the fiber of green tea and more iron than spinach. It was used for the thousands of years in China as a medicinal herb.
Contains Minerals and Antioxidants
Lowers Blood Glucose Levels
Reduces Bad Cholesterol
Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Blood Vessel Health The mulberry tea helps to reduce the chances of atherosclerosis by lessening the oxidization of cholesterol in blood vessels which is due to the presence of flavonoids and quercetin in mulberry leaves. It helps to prohibit the oxidative stress reactions.
Fights Atherosclerosis The mulberry leaf tea helps to prevent the cholesterol-rich plaque buildup in the arteries which is also known as atherosclerosis. It restricts the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.
Contains Vitamin B2 The presence of Vitamin B2 helps in the production of red blood cells, manages reproduction and growth, energy production, manages thyroid activity, eliminates acne, conserves the nervous system, healthy eyes, minerals absorption, preserve the digestive tract and assists in healthy pregnancy.
Blood Tonic The mulberry tea boosts the circulation, cleanse the blood and strengthen the system. It calms the nerves and enriches the blood. It purifies the liver and reinforces the kidneys. It also speeds up the recovery process. It reduces the bad cholesterol and prevents the blood flow blockage." (Excerpt source: healthbenefitstimes.com)
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