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ELDERBERRY
COMMON NAME : Elderberry
LATIN NAME : Sambucus nigra
ACTIVE SUBSTANCES : Anthocyanins polyphenol
DESCRIPTION : Elderberries are a black, soft-skinned berry from the black elder (Sambucus nigra L.).
BIOCHEMISTRY : Elderberries are one the richest source of anthocyanins, which are the largest group of water soluble pigments in plants. Anthocyanins stimulate the body's immune system by increasing the production of disease-fighting lymphocytes.
INDICATIONS : Throughout the world, elderberries have been used for centuries as a remedy for colds, flu and fever. In a study conducted in Israel, an elderberry extract was used during a flu epidemic. Within 24 hours of taking the extract, 20 percent of the patients had dramatic improvements in flu symptoms. By the second day, 73 percent were improved; by the third day, 90 percent. Only 16 percent of the untreated group felt better after two days; a majority of the untreated group took almost a week to begin to feel better.
TOXICITY AND CAUTIONS : None
