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"Elderberry flowers can also be collected and dried for use in tea as a "homegrown" cough remedy. You'd have a hard time finding elderberry flowers in a store, although there are some elderberry products that use the berries themselves, rather than the flowers. • • • Q. With my high blood pressure, it's hard to find cold or cough medicine that is safe. My sister recommended black elderberry extract and zinc. It did the trick. A. Elderberry-flower tea is a traditional remedy for colds and coughs. Many herbalists believe elderberry is more effective than echinacea." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"RANGE ?Elderberry for Fevers In addition to boosting the immune system (it is said to help fight the common cold), elderberry also works as a diaphoretic, meaning it promotes (healthful) circulation and sweating. Because of this sweat-inducing quality, elderberry can reduce fevers. Naturopaths recommend the following concoction for fevers: Mix together elder, yarrow and peppermint for a tea. Use one tablespoon of the tea per pint of boiling water. Steep for 20 minutes. Drink four to six cups per day as needed." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Flu patients have reported significant improvement within 48 hours of taking elderberry. It also helps combat colds. The elderberry used in research studies is Sambucol Black elderberry Extract from Nature's Way (to find a retailer, call 800-283-3323 or go to www. naturesway.com). Adults should take two teaspoons four times daily.. .children, one teaspoon four times daily. •Echinacea. Contrary to recent media reports, extracts from this plant can be effective for treating colds and flu. Echinacea makes the body's own immune cells more efficient in attacking viruses." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"Many Native American tribes used elderberry, and its variants, in teas and other beverages. In the Middle Ages, legend held that its tree was home to witches and that cutting one down would bring on the wrath of those residing in the branches. As early as the seventeenth century, the British became known for homemade wine and cordials that were consumed for various health challenges including fighting the common cold. For the past several centuries, reference to the medicinal benefits of elderberry can be found in a variety of pharmacopoeias throughout greater Europe." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"The participants took the elderberry syrup or placebo syrup 4 times daily for 5 days, and recorded the level and intensity of their flu symptoms with a visual analog scale. Analysis revealed that symptoms subsided, on average, 4 days sooner in those taking the elderberry syrup. The participants taking the elderberry syrup were also less likely than those taking placebo to use other symptom-relief medicines. A larger study is needed to confirm these findings, the authors conclude (Zakay-Rones, 2004)." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"ELDERBERRY Latin: Sambucus species WHAT IT DOES: elderberry fruit is sour in taste and cooling in action. elderberry flower is pungent and bitter in taste and has similar activity to the fruit. elderberry reduces heat and inflammation and strengthens the immune system to fight viral infections, including influenza. RATING: Gold SAFETY ISSUES: None known. Unripe fruits may cause nausea." - Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay., The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments (Get the book.)

"The closely allied Blue elderberry is smaller, at least at higher elevations. The leaves are composed of 3-9 lanceolate leaflets and like Mexican elder has edible fruits. Red elderberry is typically a large shrub with 5-7 thin, coarsely serrated leaflets. Bright red, semi-poisonous berries follow the whitish flower clusters. Distribution: Mexican elder is found along drainages from 2,000-4,000 feet. It is distributed disjointedly throughout the southwest." - Charles W. Kane, Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest (Get the book.)

"For the past several centuries, reference to the medicinal benefits of elderberry can be found in a variety of pharmacopoeias throughout greater Europe. Where Are Elderberries Grown? Elderberries are grown commercially in the Russian Federation and throughout Europe, particularly in Poland, Hungary, Portugal, and Bulgaria. They are also grown, on a smaller scale, in North America, in Nova Scotia, New York, Ohio, and Oregon. Why Should I Eat Elderberries? The berries contain more vitamin C than any other fruit except rose hips and black currants." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Fourth of July elderberry Ice Cream Pie by Sharon, Chloe, Katie, and Madison Grotto Servings: 8 • Prep and cooking time: 30 minutes. Freeze until firm: 3 to 4 hours This recipe contains two powerhouse foods." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Randomized study of the efficacy and safety of oral elderberry extract in the treatment of influenza A and B virus infections. / Int Med Res. 2004 Mar-Apr;32(2):132-140. Fennel www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/NewCropsNews/ 93-3-1/fennel.html Alexandrovich I, Rakovitskaya 0, Kolmo E et al. The effect of fennel (Foeniculum vul-gare) seed oil emulsion in infantile colic: a randomized, placebo-controlled study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003;9:58-61. Chainy GB, Manna SK, Chaturvedi MM, Aggarwal BB." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Taking an immune stimulant could make matters worse. elderberry [sambucus, various species). elderberry is an age-old antiviral herb. Recent research determined that an elderberry preparation can help treat flu. One reason is that the herb is an immune booster. Another is that it contains several antiviral phytochemicals. Chances are that we'll be hearing a lot more about elderberry in the future, as more studies get published. If I had the flu or another viral infection, I'd look for a commercial preparation—many health food stores carry them—and take it according to the label directions." - James A. Duke, Ph.D., The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young (Get the book.)

"Elderberries are both delicious and healthful; in fact, in the early 1900s hospitals served elderberry jam because of its high vitamin and mineral content and ability to improve appetite and digestion and promote regular elimination. Today elderberries are commonly used to make fruit soups, pies, cobblers, jams, ice cream, and syrups. When elder flowers are used in food, they are referred to as "elder blow." The flowers can simply be added to preparations such as fruit salads, jellies, vinegars, muffins, or punches. Try elderflower fritters with elderberry syrup!" - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Parsley and elderberry have the highest content of bioflavonoids. COENZYME Q10 Coenzyme Q10 is not a vitamin, but plays many necessary biological roles in the body. It can be synthesized in the body and so it cannot be considered a vitamin. It is a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant found in virtually all cell membranes. Coenzyme Q10 is needed for mitochondrial energy production. INOSITOL Inositol can be made in the body from glucose, so it is not a vitamin. Inositol consumption from the average diet is about one gram daily." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"To elaborate, elderberry is a bushy plant that has traditionally been used for a wide range of household and medicinal purposes. Commonly used to fight the flu, hayfever, colds, and coughs, a compound found in elderberry flowers and berries prevents viruses from invading the respiratory system. An article in Pediatric News in 1997 praised elderberry for its flu-fighting abilities. So, if you're feeling slightly ill or if you have a full-blown cold, drink three cups of elderberry tea per day for a couple of days." - Brenda Adderly, The Complete Guide to Nutritional Supplements: Everything You Need to Make Informed Choices for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Because of this sweat-inducing quality, elderberry can reduce fevers. Naturopaths recommend the following concoction for fevers: Mix together elder, yarrow and peppermint for a tea. Use one tablespoon of the tea per pint of boiling water. Steep for 20 minutes. Drink four to six cups per day as needed. Starve It—Sort Of Although a fevered body is working double-time to kick out a virus or infection, nutritionists suggest keeping caloric intake down (under 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day for an average 150- to 175-pound person) until your fever subsides." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "Sprinkle powdered cayenne or a drop or two of liquid extract into your favorite soup for super spicy therapy. • elderberry Cold Fighter A a natural replacement for over-the-counter cold concoctions, swallow a tablespoon of sambucol extract every few hours. Sambucol, from brightly colored elderberries, is loaded with bioflavonoids and vitamin C—a powerful pair that herbalists believe work in concert to knock out the viral infections that cause colds. Find it at your local health food store." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Analysis revealed that symptoms subsided, on average, 4 days sooner in those taking the elderberry syrup. The participants taking the elderberry syrup were also less likely than those taking placebo to use other symptom-relief medicines. A larger study is needed to confirm these findings, the authors conclude (Zakay-Rones, 2004). In a study nearly a decade earlier by some of the same researchers, Sambucol® (a syrup of Sambucus nigra berry juice, raspberry extract, glucose, citric acid, and honey) decreased the duration of fever and other flu symptoms in a double-blind study of 40 individuals." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"It also helps combat colds. The elderberry used in research studies is Sambucol Black elderberry Extract from Nature's Way (to find a retailer, call 800-283-3323 or go to www. naturesway.com). Adults should take two teaspoons four times daily.. .children, one teaspoon four times daily. •Echinacea. Contrary to recent media reports, extracts from this plant can be effective for treating colds and flu. Echinacea makes the body's own immune cells more efficient in attacking viruses. The key is using a product that has been processed to contain a high level of active constituents." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"Randomized study of the efficacy and safety of oral elderberry extract in the treatment of influenza A and B virus infections. J Int Med Res; 32(2): 132-140. 2004. Zakay-Rones Z, Varsano N, Zlotnik M et al. Inhibition of several strains of influenza virus in vitro and reduction of symptoms by an Elderberry extract (Sambucus Nigra L) during an outbreak of influenza B in Panama. J Alt Compl Med; l(4):361-369. 1995 European Five-Finger Grass Potentilla reptans description Medicinal Parts: The medicinal parts are the fresh flowering plant and the roots." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"A heavy syrup from the berry juice used as a hot drink was a remedy for coughs, and cold sufferers comforted themselves with hot toddies of mulled elderberry wine. elderberry juice can relieve spasms of the face (known as tic douloureux or trigeminal neuralgia) and instigate cures of sciatica; adding 20 percent port wine speeds the healing. Elderflower water has been used to keep skin soft, to keep wrinkles and freckles at bay, and to alleviate weariness." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.) "Elderflowers are sometimes mixed with batter and baked into cakes; they are also used to flavor cooked fruit and jam by stirring the panful with a spray of flowers until the flavor is judged strong enough. elderberry cordial, an unfermented and nonalcoholic concentrate, makes a delicious summer drink and can also be used as a topping for ice cream. Health Benefits Elderberry tea is an old folk remedy for such conditions as colds, coughs, and influenza." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.) "A heavy syrup from the berry juice used as a hot drink was a remedy for coughs, and cold sufferers comforted themselves with hot toddies of mulled elderberry wine. elderberry juice can relieve spasms of the face (known as tic douloureux or trigeminal neuralgia) and instigate cures of sciatica; adding 20 percent port wine speeds the healing. Elderflower water has been used to keep skin soft, to keep wrinkles and freckles at bay, and to alleviate weariness." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"Have you ever tried a black sapote, cherimoya, durian, eggfruit, elderberry, galia melon, habanero pepper, jackfruit, lemonade berry, loquat, lychee, mamey, mountain apple, pomegranate, prickly pear, sapodilla, suriname cherry, or white sapote? Have you ever tried butterleaf lettuce, chicory, dandelion, dinosaur kale, fennel, lamb's quarters, lemon grass, miner's lettuce, nopal cactus, sorrel, watercress, wild mustard, wild onion or wintercress? Obviously I have only just touched on some of the variety of edible plants that are out there." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"These compounds can also be found in lesser amounts in apples.) V elderberry (Sambucus nigra). elderberry has an age-old reputation as a remedy for viral infections, and it is being studied for activity against HIV. I suspect it has some. Hyssop Another member of the extensive mint family, hyssop was commonly used as an air freshener in seventeenth-century Europe. If I had HIV, I'd eat lots of elderberries. elderberry is a common shrub in America, and the fruit is sometimes processed into jams and jellies. Talk about a nice way to take your medicine! V Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)." - James A. Duke, Ph.D., The Green Pharmacy: New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs (Get the book.)

"Super Prescription #3 elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Adults should take 1 tablespoon four times daily and children 1 tablespoon twice daily. elderberry inhibits influenza viral replication and reduces coughing. Super Prescription #4 Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) and goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) Echinacea and goldenseal combination: Take 500 mg in capsule form or 2 to 4 ml of tincture four times daily. Both herbs enhance immune function, and echinacea has antiviral properties. Note: If you do not have any mucus production, use only echinacea." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"Research from Israel has provided some exciting information about the flu-fighting prowess of elderberry. It appears that the berry extract actually keeps the virus from replicating itself in your body. "Elderberry can decrease the duration of flu symptoms," says Rena Bloom, N.D., a naturopathic physician in Denver. "If someone calls in with the flu, I almost instantly put them on elderberry." Dr. Bloom recommends taking the basic dose above for about 3 days, beginning with the first sign of the flu." - the Editors of PREVENTION, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problems (Get the book.)

"U.K.: elderberry tablets are listed in the Veterinary Drugs General Sale List. U.S.: Dietary supplement. Authentication: Macroscopic (see: Description) and microscopic, based on the sclerenchymatous elements of the stones; below a thin parenchyma, they have short, radially elongated, strongly thickened and indented sclereids with a very irregular outline, and below them are two layers of thickened fibers with sharp, rounded, or irregularly forked ends. The epidermis of the fruit wall is also characteristic (Fig. 3). For MEKC and HPLC analyses of elderberry pigments, see [17]." - Josef A. Brinckmann and Michael P. Lindenmaier, Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals: A Handbook for Practice on a Scientific Basis (Get the book.)

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