Elderberry
Overview
The Elderberry is a purple-black colored berry.
Botanical Names
Sambucus canadensis (American Elderberry)
Sambucus nigra (European Elderberry)
Elderberry is from the Honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae) family.
Parts Used
Flowers
Leaves
Berries
Health Benefits of Elderberry
Digestive System
Elderberry may help to prevent Colitis. [1]
Immune System
Elderberry may help to prevent some types of Cancer. [2]
Elderberry may inhibit Helicobacter pylori. [3]
Elderberry may inhibit Herpes Viruses. [4]
Elderberry (standardized extract - two tablespoons per day for children or four tablespoons per day for adults) may prevent the replication of all three strains of Influenza Viruses that cause Influenza (due to the Proteins and Polyphenols in Elderberry): [5]
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