A recent article in The Daily Herald (Chicago, IL) by Dr. Patrick Massey included the following:

“Elderberry (Sambucus) is a flowering plant found in many parts of the world. Elderberry has been used as a treatment for viral infections and there are more than 50 medical studies in the traditional medical literature. Most of the studies show benefit especially for influenza.

Some laboratory research suggests elderberry may actively prevent the binding of COVID-like viruses to cells, thus limiting the potential for infection.

Anti-viral medications usually interfere with the ability of the infected cell to produce viral genetic material. Some natural products prevent the binding of the virus to the host cell.

SEVERAL COMPOUNDS FOUND IN ELDERBERRY, ESPECIALLY CAFFEIC ACID, LIMIT THE BINDING OF THE VIRUS TO THE HOST CELL. (emphasis added)

One recent study in the science journal Virus Research demonstrated substantial effect against the coronavirus HCoV-NL63, a cousin to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. This research was done in vitro (in test tubes) and not in animals or humans. Nevertheless, the results were impressive.

This is not to say elderberry is a proven therapy against COVID-19.

HOWEVER, AS A SUPPLEMENT OR MANUFACTURED TEA, IT IS CONSIDERED SAFE. IF IT DOES AFFECT COVID-19 BINDING TO HOST CELLS IN HUMANS, ALL THE MORE BENEFIT. (emphasis added) It is not a substitute for social distancing, hand-washing and masks. Stay safe … this too shall end.”

[These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Our Elderberry products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.]

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