Elderflower
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Elderflower in TCM:

Explore the properties of Elderflower according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):



Temperature: cool

Channels: LU, UB

Flavors: bitter, pungent

Special Properties:
clears heat, eliminates toxins, disperses wind, resolves phlegm


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Elderflower is known for its ability to clear heat and elimiate toxins. It also helps to expel wind and resolve phlegm.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung and urine bladder. The flavor of Elder flower is bitter and pungent, and it is considered to be cool in temperature.