Benefits of Elderberry Syrup

Elderberry syrup can effectively relieve various cold symptoms such as fever, headache, sore throat, and is also effective in treating bacterial sinusitis because elderberry can effectively enhance the efficacy of some antibiotics. It also has a good effect of lowering blood sugar and promoting bowel movements, but some people are prone to adverse reactions after using elderberry syrup, and may experience allergies, vomiting, diarrhea, etc., so it is recommended that pregnant women or minors do not use it blindly.

1. Relieve cold symptoms, including fever, headache, fatigue, sore throat and cough (Level B);

2. Bacterial sinusitis: when used with antibiotics, berry extracts can reduce nasal discharge (grade C).

3. Bronchitis: Experiments have shown that flower extracts can relieve symptoms when used together with other herbs, but the design of the experiment is not convincing (level C);

4. Hyperlipidemia. Some experimental reports say that berry extracts can reduce serum cholesterol density, but doctors do not recommend using it as a treatment for hyperlipidemia (Level C). Level A, the finding is based on solid scientific evidence; Level B, the finding is based on good scientific evidence; Level C, the scientific evidence is unclear. Any natural plant extract will be toxic beyond a certain amount. So far, the highest amount of elderberry juice taken in human experiments is 15 ml at a time, four times a day, for five days, to treat colds in adults.

Each medicine or health product is suitable for different groups of people. Sometimes, if you use it blindly when it is not suitable for your body, the harm caused will be greater. Therefore, for the sake of physical health and the treatment of some diseases, it is important to fully understand the effects of elderberry syrup in treating headaches, fatigue, and sore throat.