Get medical help if raw or improperly prepared elderberry can cause gastrointestinal upset and may be unsafe because some parts of the plant contain cyanogenic compounds.
Ingredient
Use as directed
Elderberry
Elderberry has limited clinical evidence suggesting possible symptom benefit in viral respiratory illness, but the evidence base for common cold specifically remains small and uncertain.
Reviewed health uses
Household preparations
Safety information
Raw or improperly prepared elderberry can cause gastrointestinal upset and may be unsafe because some parts of the plant contain cyanogenic compounds.