They are pinnate oppositely arranged leaves with 5–9 leaflets. The leaflets have serrated margins. Each leaf is 5–30 cm long. In late spring, They bear large clusters of small white or cream-colored flowers; these are followed by clusters of blue-black, small black, or red berries rarely yellow or white. Elderberries contain anthocyanidins that combine to give elderberry juice an intense blue-purple coloration that on dilution with water turns red. These pigments are used as colorants in various products and By the US FDA “elderberry juice color” is listed as allowable in certified organic food products. Elderberry juice is listed as an approved “natural color additive” under the Food and Sanitation Law in Japan.
Benefits :
- The berries and flowers of elderberry are contained antioxidants and vitamins that may boost your immune system. They could help tame inflammation, help protect your heart and lessen stress, too.
- Elderberry to help ease and prevent cold and flu symptoms.
- Elderberry has been used for the following treatments :
- Constipation
- Joint and muscle pain
- Infections that affect how you breathe
- Minor skin conditions
- Stress
- HIV and AIDS
- Headaches
- Fever
- Kidney problems
- Epilepsy
Side effect:
Unripe or uncooked berries or flowers from the plant can cause nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and also cause even more serious poisoning if taken in a large amount.
Precaution :
- Avoid pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Other parts of the elder tree such as the branches, twigs, leaves, roots, and seeds, are toxic that contain a type of cyanide called glycoside.
- Allergic reactions cause people to have immune problems.
- Be careful when you take it if you’re also using medicines that make you pee more because it’s a diuretic.
Interaction :
Medications such as Immunosuppressants interact with ELDERBERRY and elderberry can increase the activity of the immune system. Some medications, used after a transplant, decrease the activity of the immune system.
Dosing:
Elderberry fruit extracts, In adults doses up to 1200 mg by mouth daily for 2 weeks. Elderberry is available in many different forms, including syrups and mouth rinses. Advice from physicians before use.
