INTERCONTINENTAL AIR TRAVEL Is elderberry supportive against cold and flu exposure with air travel? “Intercontinental air travel can be stressful, especially for respiratory health. Elderberries have been used traditionally, and in some observational and clinical studies, as supportive agents against the common cold and influenza. This randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical […]
Daily Archives: November 30, 2021
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INFLUENZA A AND B VIRAL INFECTIONS Is elderberry effective and safe for treating viral influenza? “Elderberry has been used in folk medicine for centuries to treat influenza, colds and sinusitis, and has been reported to have antiviral activity against influenza and herpes simplex. We investigated the efficacy and safety of […]
UPPER RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS Is elderberry good for upper respiratory symptoms? “Upper respiratory symptoms are often treated with over-the-counter drugs, antibiotics, and antiviral medications. Due to concerns about safety and efficacy, there is a demand for an alternative solution. Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has been used to treat cold and flu […]