The leaves can be rubbed directly on the skin to prevent flies and insects from biting. Alternatively, an infusion can be made by gathering fresh leaves, covering with boiling water and leaving to cool.
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Elder Leaves
R85.00
An extract of the flower is used to make medicine. Elderflower is used for swollen sinuses (sinusitis), colds, influenza (flu), swine flu, bronchitis, diabetes, and constipation. It is also used to increase urine production (as a diuretic), to increase sweating (as a diaphoretic), and to stop bleeding.
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