Elderberry
What is Elderberry and its use?

Elderberry is a naturally occurring flower which is the most commonly used medical plant all around the world. There are about 50 different types of elder plants and trees worldwide. Elderberry is a dark purple fruit that comes from elderberrys shrubs. It is a kind of shrub species that is commonly used to make supplements and other species that produce anthocyanin-rich berries.

Elderberry Is scientific called Sambucus. It is also known in several different names such as:

• Baccae
• Black-Berried Alder
• Black Elderberry
• Bounty
• Arbre de Judas
• Baises de Sureau
• Black Elder
• Boor Tree
• Common Elder

Elderberry is used for a variety of medical conditions such as:

• swine flu
• hay fever
• common cold
• flu
• cancer
• immune booster
• HIV\AIDS
• constipation
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS
• back and leg pain
• nerve pain
• toothache
• headache
• sinus pain
• high cholesterol
• heart disease
• weight loss and several others.

Benefits of Elderberry in a human body

There are several health benefits associated with elderberry consumption such as:

• prevents and treats infections
• helps in upper respiratory tract symptoms
• antioxidant effects
• disease prevention
• pain relief
• reduces inflammation
• promotes bowel movement
• stimulates immune response
• reduces risk of cancer
• reduces risk of heart attack

Side effects of Elderberry

Elderberry have been used for a long time as an alternative medicine that provides effective results in a number of health conditions. However, there are several side effects involved with this substance that includes:

• stomach cramps
• runny nose
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• weakness
• numbness
• headache
• loss of appetite

These side effects are generally mild in nature and go away within a few days. However, a consumer must inform a doctor if any of these conditions or others persist or get worse.

OVERVIEW

• Elderberry is the most widely used medical plant worldwide.
• It has several scientific and well-known names and is used to treat a number of medical conditions in a human body.
• Consumption of elderberry associates a number of important health benefits to maintain overall health of the body.
• Several mild side effects are involved with elderberry medication which must be informed to the doctor if they get severe or persist.

REFERENCES:

• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/elderberry
• https://www.webmd.com/diet/elderberry-health-benefits#1
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323288#_noHeaderPrefixedContent
• https://www.verywellhealth.com/elderberry-for-colds-and-flu-can-it-help-89559
• https://www.rxlist.com/elderberry/supplements.htm
• https://www.drugs.com/npc/elderberry.html
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambucus
• https://www.healthline.com/health/elderberry-for-flu

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