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I don’t have a lot of commentary on this article by the LA Times about elderberry’s mixed performance as a flu med, but I wanted to post it for its references to two studies. In these studies - and here’s where the ‘mixed record’ comes in - elderberries didn’t necessarily prevent people from coming down […]

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This thread on timebomb2000 is full of great info on elderberries and various elderberry health products. The thread itself is actually a discussion on elderberry as a weapon against the avian flu in case it should spread between humans, but like many threads do, it wanders a bit. Some highlights interesting to me:

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Cedar fever hits me HARD every year from December through February. The scrubby green Texas cedar trees turn a distinct orange with seed pods, and simultaneously I get stuffy, congested and fatigued, for about two months straight. Sometimes I can hardly tell whether it’s still allergies or I’m getting sick, and I usually do end […]

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An excellent, in-depth write-up of natural methods for relief from cold and flu symptoms. Do a search for "elderberry" to skip to that section if you wish, but the whole thing’s worth a read. Original author credit: Linda B. White, M.D.

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A simple recipe for elderberry syrup for use as a ward against colds, or added to wine for flavor. Uses only elderberries and sugar.

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A small blurb about the elderberry’s abilities to ward off cold and flu viruses. Not much new info, but always good to see it written where it’s been reviewed by medical examiners.

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A fervent testimonial to the flu-besting ways of the elderberry. I thought it might be an ad at first, but the site has quite a few posts about various aspects of beating colds and flus, so I believe it’s legit. I’m in love with the elderberry!

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Their advice? "Switch your strawberry or grape jam to elderberry jam. It’s packed with quercetin, which has antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties and all you’re doing is switching jam." And me with no nearby stores that sell elderberry jam…

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Another blog/news post on the healing effect of elderberry on the flu. Specifically refers to the brand Sambucol, which seems to be the most prevelant I’ve seen online. It’s either the best extract, or they’re the best marketers, not sure which.

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