Black elderberry extract powder

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Product name	Black elderberry extract powder
Latin Name	Sambucus nigra L.
Active ingredients	Anthocyanin
synonyms	Arbre de Judas, Baccae, Baises de Sureau, Black-Berried Alder, Black Elder, Black Elderberry, Boor Tree, Bountry, Elder, Common Elder. Elder Berry, Elderberries, Elderberry Fruit, Ellanwood, Ellhorn, European Alder, European Black Elder, European Black Elderberry, European Elderberry, European Elder Fruit, European Elderberry, Fruit de Sureau, Grand Sureau, Hautbois, Holunderbeeren, Sabugeuiro-negro, Sambequier, Sambu, Sambuc, Sambuci Sambucus, Sambucus nigra, Sambugo, Sauco, Saúco Europeo, Schwarzer Holunder, Seuillet, Seuillon, Sureau, Sureau Européen, Sureau Noir, Sus, Suseau, Sussier.
Appearance	Dark violet fine powder
Part used	Fruit
Specification	10:1; Anthocyanins 10% HPLC (Cyanidin as R.S. sample) (EP8.0)
Dosage
Main benefits	Antioxidant, antiviral, anti-influenza, boost the immune system
Applied industries	Medicine, syrup, food additive, dietary supplement

 

What is Black Elderberry extract powder?

Elderberry, or Sambucus nigra, has been used for centuries to help with inflammation, cough, cold, and flu, and as a diuretic, laxative, and emetic to help eliminate the body of toxins. The berries can also be prepared and eaten in syrups, wines, and pies.

Elderberry is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, dissolved in wine, for rheumatism and traumatic injury.

At present Used for its antioxidant activity, to lower cholesterol, improve vision, boost the immune system, improve heart health and for coughs, colds, flu, bacterial and viral infections and tonsilitis.

Chemical constituents of Black Elderberry extract powder

Elderberry extracts contain organic pigments, tannin, amino acids, carotenoids, flavonoids, sugar, rutin, viburnic acid, vitaman A and B and a large amount of vitamin C.

Benefits of taking Black Elderberry extract powder supplements:

STIMULATE THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

The antioxidant properties in elderberry extract may help to reduce symptoms of flu, improve cough, headaches, and fever, as well as reduce excessive sinus mucus secretion in sinusitis. According to Natural News.com, clinical trials done in Norway and Israel showed a more rapid recovery time from flu using elderberry extract. They reported that the flavonoids in elderberry extract helped stimulate the immune system. Anthocyanins in the berries had an anti-inflammatory effect, reducing aches, pains, and fever.

At the Bundes for schungsanstalt research center for food in Karlsruhe, Germany, scientists conducting studies on Elderberry showed that elderberry anthocyanins enhance immune function by boosting the production of cytokines. These unique proteins act as messengers in the immune system to help regulate immune response, thus helping to defend the body against disease. Further research indicated that anthocyanins found in elderberries possess appreciably more antioxidant capacity than either vitamin E or vitamin C.

Like some anthocyanins material has the following effect:

>Reduce blood pressure

>Reduce oxidized LDL cholesterol levels

>Reduce inflammation

>Reduce the chance of a heart attack

>Reduce recovery time following a heart attack

>Reduce weight gain

>Reduce eye inflammation

>Reduce muscle recovery time after workouts

>Regulate Blood sugar

>Reduce the chance of developing cancer

Side effects and safety of Black Elderberry extract powder

Elderberry appears to have few side effects when used properly for short periods of time.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take elderberry.

Dosage of Black Elderberry extract powder supplement:

The flu: one tablespoon (15 mL) 4 times daily of a specific elderberry juice-containing syrup (Sambucol, Nature’s Way) daily for 3-5 days. A dose of 15 mL (1 tablespoon) twice daily for 3 days has been used in children. A specific elderberry lozenge (ViraBLOC, HerbalScience) 175 mg 4 times daily for 2 days.