Elderberry Syrup vs Hemp Agrimony

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Herb

Elderberry Syrup

Sambucus nigra (standardized)

Immune Support

Hemp Agrimony

Eupatorium cannabinum

Immune Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Elderberry Syrup

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hemp Agrimony

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Standardized elderberry syrup preparations have become one of the most popular natural cold and flu remedies. Products like Sambucol have been specifically studied in clinical trials and shown to reduce cold and flu duration. This entry represents the standardized extract form distinct from raw elderberry preparations.

A European wetland herb used for immune support and liver conditions, the Old World counterpart to boneset.

Active Compounds

Anthocyanins (standardized), Flavonoids, Vitamin C, Polyphenols

Sesquiterpene lactones, Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, Flavonoids, Polysaccharides

Traditional Uses

Flu treatment, Cold prevention, Immune support

Immune support, Liver tonic, Flu and fever, Skin conditions

Modern Uses

Influenza treatment and duration reduction, Common cold management, Daily immune support, Traveler's immune protection

Immunostimulant, Choleretic, Diaphoretic, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

15ml (1 tablespoon) standardized syrup 4 times daily during illness; 15ml daily for prevention

2-4g dried herb as tea 2-3x daily; limit to 6 weeks

Contraindications

Autoimmune conditions, Immunosuppressant medications

Liver disease, Pregnancy, Nursing, Children

Side Effects

GI upset, Nausea

Hepatotoxicity (PAs, long-term), GI upset, Allergic reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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