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elderberries

elderberry (Sambucus nigra)

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Reported Uses

  • NOTE: see Herb & Supplement Effectiveness Rating Definitions table
  • allergic rhinitis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • asthenopia (eye strain) [Insufficient Evidence]
  • cardiovascular disease [Insufficient Evidence]
  • chronic fatigue syndrome [Insufficient Evidence]
  • cognitive function [Insufficient Evidence]
  • common cold [Insufficient Evidence]
  • constipation [Insufficient Evidence]
  • COPD [Insufficient Evidence]
  • gingivitis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • HIV/AIDS [Insufficient Evidence]
  • hyperlipidemia [Insufficient Evidence]
  • influenza [Possibly Effective]
  • obesity [Insufficient Evidence]
  • psychological well-being [Insufficient Evidence]
  • respiratory infections [Insufficient Evidence]
  • rhinosinusitis [Insufficient Evidence]

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