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Elderberry is a plant whose fruit is often used medicinally for various ailments. Although it is a natural herbal extract, Elderberry also has certain side effects that need to be kept in mind.1. What are the effects of Elderberry?
Elderberry medicine extracted from elderberry herb (Elderberry extract) is often used to treat the following diseases:
H1N flu; HIV AIDS ; Stimulating the immune system; Sinusitis , back pain, leg pain, pain and chronic neurasthenia; Fever in allergic rhinitis, cancer; Constipation; Heart-related diseaes; In addition, Elderberry herb also works to increase urine output, stimulate sweating. Elderberry's mechanism of action is mainly based on anthocyanins found in this herb, which help strengthen the immune system by stimulating the body to produce cytokines that fight viruses. In addition, this herbal extract also has the ability to reduce oxidation of LDL-cholesterol to help improve and prevent cardiovascular disease, high antioxidant effect.
Thuốc Elderberry trích xuất từ thảo dược Elderberry
2. How to take Elderberry?
For children, Elderberry should be prescribed in a weight-appropriate dose. As for adults, the Elderberry reference dose is as follows:
Sinupret: Take 2-3 tablets/day when inflamed due to bacterial infection; Sambucol medicine: Take 4 tablespoons of medicine / day for 3 days with colds and flu; Herbal tea: Mix 3-5g of dried herbs in boiled water for 10-15 minutes and pour it out and drink 3 times a day. 3. Undesirable effects of elderberry medicine In nature, elderberry fruit when cooked is quite safe, but if left raw or undercooked, it can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, or severe diarrhea. Therefore, before using Elderberry herbs, patients should pay attention to the following issues:
Allergy to any ingredient of the drug; Use raw or unripe herbs; Allergy to food, chemicals, dyes or any animal; Pregnant or lactating women. It is also important to note that some drugs may interact with Elderberry such as:
Diuretics; Diabetes medicine ; Chemotherapy drugs; Laxative; Theophylline; Immunosuppressants such as Tacrolimus, Cyclosporine; Tobacco and alcohol can also interact with certain herbs, so don't drink alcohol while taking Elderberry. Elderberry should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and light. Herbal medicine should not be stored in the bathroom or in the freezer because it can make the medicine less effective.
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