Black elderberry is an effective natural remedy for treating the flu. A study carried out in the 90s shows that subjects treated for influenza with an extract of black elderberries observed an improvement in their condition after 2 days, compared to 6 days for the group treated with a placebo. Black elderberry has also been recognized as an effective way to prevent colds.

Black elderberry can be eaten in the form of flowers or berries. There are ready-made preparations of black elderberries. The following indications are realized with elder flowers:

— Infusion. Infuse 3 to 5 g of dried flowers in 150 ml of boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink three cups a day.

– Fluid extract (1: 1, g / ml). Take 1,5 to 3 ml of black elderberry fluid extract per day.

– Tincture (1: 5, g / ml). Take 2,5 to 7,5 ml per day.