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Herbal and Vitamin Supplements
These notes are for informational purposes only and do not consitute
recommendations. You should consult your health care provider and
do your own research before taking any supplements.
Elderberry: University
of Maryland Complementary Medicine Center info on influenza,
quote below cited toward bottom of article, some research articles
noted at bottom of page.
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra.)
Some early scientific evidence shows that a standardized extract
of elderberry can enhance immune function, including in people who
have influenza. Although more research is needed, it may also reduce
the number of days that you have symptoms from the flu to 3 to 4
from 7 to 14. Herbal
Safety website at University of Texas
Native
American Botanics Herbal Fact Sheet = notes that elderberry
should not be taken by pregnant and lactating women. This may be
there as a standard precaution because of lack of studies on it.
A quick look over the first few pages of google summaries searching
"elderberry lactating" brings up a lot of cautions that say "should
not be used by pregnant and lactating women."
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