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Black Elderberry Extract Side Effects

Black elderberry extract is used as an herbal medicine, as an antioxidant, immunity system booster and to treat bacterial and viral infections.

  1. Side Effects

    • According to HerbalRemediesInfo.com, no side effects have been reported. Limited data, which is not fully researched, shows black berry extract having a diuretic (water retention eliminator) effect that may result in hypokalemia (low potassium).

    Uses

    • Black elderberry extract is used to treat coughs, colds, flu, tonsillitis, lower cholesterol, improves vision and for a healthier heart.

    Warnings

    • Black elderberry extract has not been evaluated and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Consult a physician prior to administration to talk about potential benefits and risks.

    History

    • Blackelderberry.com mentions black elderberry dates back as far as ancient Egypt, but historians believe it goes back as far to Hippocrates, the father of medicine.

    Fun Facts

    • According to Blackelderberry.com, the Romans used elderberry juice as hair dye. The derivative of "Elder" is the Anglo Saxon meaning for "aeld" or "fire."

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