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Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: a systematic review

L Wieland, V Piechotta, T Feinberg, E Ludeman, B Hutton, S Kanji et al.. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 2021.

Published 2026-10-15Sources checked 2026-10-151 sourceEverstack research teamHow we work

In plain language

Elderberry may reduce duration and severity of respiratory illness; low certainty; no support for prevention.

Limits

Few small trials.

Source

doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03283-5 · PubMed 33827515 · Free full text

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