Beating The Flu With Elderberry

In this article you will discover:

What Is Elderberry?

Elderberries are the fruit of the elder tree which is native to northern Europe.

In parts of Europe, elderberries are common sight in autumn and are used extensively in home made jams and wines.

Why Is Elderberry Good For The Flu?

The juice of the elderberry is good at reducing the duration and severity of both the flu and cold infections.

Elderberry contains an antiviral compound called an antivirin.

Clinical trials have shown that both elderberry extracts and elderberry syrup can reduce the symptoms of flu significantly.

These trials showed that elderberry juice helped to boost the levels of antibodies.

How Much Elderberry Should You Take If You Have The Flu?

The standard dose of elderberry syrup to take is 15 ml twice a day.

But, to get the best results you may need to take up to four tablespoons of elderberry syrup per day until the flu symptoms start to diminish.

For children, try two tablespoons of elderberry syrup per day until the flu symptoms have been reduced.

Note: elderberry extracts are generally considered safe, but as with all supplements, please consult your doctor before taking them.

Some supplements can cause adverse health problems when taken with prescribed medicine or when suffer from a certain illness.

So, to sum up…

Elderberries are the fruit of the elder tree.

They contain an antiviral compound called an antivirin which clinical trials have shown can reduce the symptoms of flu significantly.

Stewart Hare C.H.Ed Dip NutTh