Supplement · Europe
Elderberry Extract
Sambucus nigra
Traditional Uses
Traditionally used for
Traditionally prepared as
Traditional use is an extract taken daily. Strengths and directions vary by product. Follow the label, and check with a pharmacist before combining with prescription medicine.
This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.
Safety profile
Made from processed berries. Raw elderberries are not safe to eat. Do not substitute raw fruit.
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