What’s in it
How people use elderberry.
Elderberries (Sambucus nigra) are small dark berries used for a long time in food and home preparations. Flowers and berries show up in older herbals as seasonal kitchen remedies. That history is not the same thing as a modern drug claim.
What’s in the berry
- Vitamin C and bioflavonoids
- B vitamins
- Minerals (calcium, potassium, phosphorus)
- Quercetin
- Often described as anti-inflammatory
- Traditionally used when a cold or sore throat is starting
- Sometimes taken in allergy season
Small studies on standardized syrups have suggested some adults feel a cold for fewer days. The evidence is limited. This is not proof the syrup prevents illness, treats flu or COVID, or “detoxifies” the body.
Use and caution
Berries must be ripe and cooked. Raw or unripe berries, stems, and leaves are not food. If the syrup is made with honey, it is not for infants under one year. Ask a clinician if you take medicine or have a condition.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.