Properties of Elderberry Flower Extract

Elderberry flower extract has been used as a natural remedy for ailgments and sickness for centuries in Europe, North America and Asia.

Function

• The elderberry flowers is a herbal remedy that is full of antioxidants, especially Anthocyanins, which is powerful in boosting the immune system.

Ingredients

• Elderberry flower extract is also full of vitamins A, B and C, as well as bioflavonoids. All of which are useful in strengthening the immune system and fighting off disease. A few other ingredients are stearic acid, colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate.

Uses

• Elderberry extract has been known to help in fighting influenza, sinusitis, bronchitis and high cholesterol. It also is useful for topical uses of skin disorders and as a laxative to loss weight.

Benefits

• Elderberry flower extract will shorten the amount of time you are sick, such as in the use of influenza. it will also reduce inflammation such as with sinusitis and bronchitis.

Warning

• Elderberry flowers are used to make the extract. However, you should still be careful in using the extract due to cyanide poisoning. The bark, root and leaves contain cyanide and using them under a physician's direction is safest in case of any side effects.