Skip to content
  • Home
  • Herb Index
  • Dis-Eases
  • Resources
  • Credits & About This Site
  • CAUTION!
  • Shop For Carefully Curated Herb Products
Medicinal Herb Info

Medicinal Herb Info

  • Carrots & Cholesterol Healing
  • Wormwood
    An Herb That Enhances TB Treatment Herbs
  • herbs for wellbeing
    Herbal Treatments for Vitiligo: Benefits, Types, and Potential Risks In the News
  • Traditional Medicinal Plants of Southern Fars Province in Iran Ayurveda
  • rainforest plants
    Ethnobotanist Talks About The Riches of the Rainforest Healing
  • avocado oil
    Most Avocado Oil Is Impure or Rancid: What to Know In the News
  • Sabah Snake Grass
    Recent Studies Show Seven Herbs Help Stop Cancer Growth Chinese Medicine
  • holiday feast
    Tips to Prevent Food Poisoning During Holiday Celebrations In the News

New Research Suggests Elderberries May Lessen Impact of COVID-19

Posted on 03/18/202005/14/2025 By Lynn DeVries No Comments on New Research Suggests Elderberries May Lessen Impact of COVID-19

According to recent research studies, another promising herb to help treat coronavirus is elderberry. An article in Elsevier states “…elderberry extracts, have evidence for shortening the duration of influenza by about two to four days and reducing the severity of the infection.”

That’s pretty promising news for anyone already infected with the virus. There isn’t as much research yet into elderberry for treating coronavirus in comparison to research done showing promise for licorice root, but it does look like it may offer hope.

ConsumerLab.com: Elderberry extract has been shown in laboratory studies to inhibit the replication and hemagglutination of human flu viruses, including certain strains of Influenza A and B, and H1N1. Small, preliminary trials in people with the flu suggest that, taken within the first day or so of experiencing symptoms, elderberry shortens the duration of the flu, but more studies are needed to corroborate this.

For people who do choose to try elderberry extract, it’s helpful to know that it appears to be generally well-tolerated. However, people who are allergic to grass pollen may have allergic reactions to elderberry. Never consume raw elderberries, as these contain toxic compounds that can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness and diarrhea.

Be sure to check out the full page about Elderberry to learn more about it.

Resource Links

  • Elsevier: Recent research points the way toward a practical nutraceutical strategy for coping with RNA virus infections including influenza and coronavirus
  • ResearchGate: Anti-Influenza Virus Effects of Elderberry Juice and Its Fractions
  • ConsumerLab.com: Natural Remedies and Supplements for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center: Antiviral activity of Sambucus FormosanaNakai ethanol extract and related phenolic acid constituents against human coronavirus NL63
  • ConsumerLab.com: Tests and Reviews of Popular Elderberry Supplements & CL’s Top Picks




Share
Herbs, In the News, Medicinal Herbs, Medicinal Uses Tags:coronavirus, COVID-19, ederberry, elder, elderberries, flu, influenza

Post navigation

Previous Post: Research Shows Promise of Licorice Root Compound to Fight Coronavirus
Next Post: Steaming to Relieve Congestion

Related Posts

  • medicinal herbs
    9 Medicinal Plants Backed by Science for Better Health Herbs
  • coffee may help prevent certain cancers
    Can Coffee Lower Your Risk of Certain Cancers? In the News
  • herbs and supplements
    Top Herbs and Supplements to Naturally Manage Depression Symptoms Healing
  • herbalism
    Understanding Plant Constituents: From Alkaloids to Flavonoids Medicinal Herbs
  • Bell Peppers
    Eating Peppers Could Hold the Key to Parkinson’s Prevention Herbs
  • Horse Chestnut
    Horse Chestnut: Possible Treatment for Lymphedema Healing

More Related Articles

an elderly person reading a book Herbal Remedies Prove Effective for Dementia Treatment and Prevention Ayurveda
Balm of Gilead Biblical Plant Revived From Ancient Seed After 1,000 Years In the News
plants can feel touch Plants Can Sense Touch and Respond to Pressure In the News
medicinal herbs How Observing Animals Helped Humans Discover Medicinal Plant Uses In the News
Echinacea Herbs That Fight Viruses Healing
Sonoma herbs Blending Herbalism into Home Décor, Dining, and Travel: Sonoma Shows Us How Herbs

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Site Navigation

  • Home
  • Herb Index
  • Dis-Eases
  • Resources
  • Credits & About This Site
  • CAUTION!
  • Shop For Carefully Curated Herb Products

The Medicinal Herb Info site was created to help educate visitors about the often forgotten wisdom of the old ways of treating illnesses. Many of today's drugs and medicines were originally derived from natural ingredients, combinations of plants and other items found in nature.

We are not suggesting that you ignore the help of trained medical professionals, simply that you have additional options available for treating illnesses. Often the most effective treatment involves a responsible blend of both modern and traditional treatments.

We wish you peace and health!

Recent Posts

  • Drinking Coffee Daily May Help You Live Longer
  • Best Herbal Teas to Help You Sleep Better Naturally
  • The Spice Route Secrets: How Ancient Herbs Shaped World History
  • Yerba Mate Tea Benefits for Energy Without Coffee Crash
  • Forgotten Pioneer Plants: What Early Settlers Grew for Food and Medicine

Categories

  • Anti-Aging
  • Ayurveda
  • Chinese Medicine
  • Gardening
  • Healing
  • Herbs
  • In the News
  • Medicinal Herbs
  • Medicinal Uses
  • Natural Health
  • Traditional Medicine
  • Uncategorized

HappinessExpands.com

How You Can Help Support This Site

The massive amount of content on this website is made available to readers as a gift. But websites are not free to host or maintain.

By clicking on an affiliate link and placing an order or clicking on an ad, this website receives a small commission which is used to cover hosting and maintenance expenses.

Thank you for your support!

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
  • mouse apothecary
    Chinese Herbal Medicine Shows Promise in Dementia Prevention Study Chinese Medicine
  • African medicinal plants
    African Medicinal Plants Advancing Cancer Treatment and Management Strategies Herbs
  • Indian Barberry
    Indian Barberry Benefits Health with Powerful Medicinal Properties Ayurveda
  • Borage
    How to Grow Borage and Enjoy Its Many Garden Benefits Gardening
  • Saw Palmetto
    Organically Grown Saw Palmetto Medicinal Herbs
  • astragalus
    Traditional Herbal Medicine Shows Promise for Guillain-Barré Syndrome Treatment Chinese Medicine
  • green rooftop
    Exploring Medicinal Herb Benefits With Green Roof Innovations In the News
  • medicinal herbs
    Medicinal Herbs Shaped African American Culture and Herbal Traditions In the News

Copyright © 1996-2025 Medicinal Herb Info. All Rights Reserved

Powered by PressBook Premium theme