Elderberry

Category: adaptogen

Aliases: Sambucus nigra

Pharmacological Mechanism

Berry extract rich in anthocyanins (cyanidin glycosides). In vitro hemagglutinin binding blocks influenza adsorption; small RCTs (Tiralongo 2016) show ~2-day flu duration reduction. Raw uncooked berries contain cyanogenic glycosides — only commercial extracts are safe.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 4h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 600mg (Range: 300 - 1500 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• immune-hematologic