A new flu remedy based on research into the black elderberry is being heralded as one of the most effective cures against the flu virus.
Sambucol elderberry extract is being launched in Europe after a series of clinical trials into the health-giving properties of the elderberry. The black strain of the elderberry has been proven to be effective against eight different strains of the flu virus, both Type A and Type B, as well as having an unusually high concentration of antioxidants.
Lab tests have pinpointed an active ingredient ‘antivirin’ which is found in proteins of the black elderberry. Research has shown how antivirin disarms the flu virus by preventing it from invading the membranes of healthy cells.
The black elderberry has been used as a natural remedy for common ailments such as coughs, colds and flu for hundreds of years but it is only recently that extensive research into the elderberry has been carried out.
Clinical trials on the elderberry took place in Israel in the middle of a flu epidemic in the 1990’s. Patients displaying full-blown flu symptoms were given elderberry extract and within 48 hours 75% of patients reported a clear improvement. Within 72 hours 90% of patients were symptom-free.
Subsequent research has also shown black elderberry extract to be effective against the Herpes simplex, HIV and Bird Flu virus.
Further details on the research into black elderberry and the flu can be found at www.blackelderberry.info
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On Oct 16th, 2009 my 5 yr old son came down with flu-like symptoms. It was confirmed it was H1N1 (nasal swab) and he was prescribed Tamiflu (liquid cherry flavor). I also gave him Elderberry liquid extract in his juice. He was feeling better the next morning! Then my other two children (age 7 & age 4) were hit with it but were not prescribed Tamiflu. I gave them the liquid Elderberry extract in their juice and Elderberry lozenges along with a lot of Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Zinc. ALL THREE OF MY CHILDREN WERE FEELING BETTER IN 48 HOURS!!! I am SO grateful I knew about Elderberry and had the option to help reduce the viral load before it could do any harm to them.\o/ When the flu-like symptoms started for me a couple days ago, I immediately started taking everything I gave to them, as well as “VIRATTACK” from Herb-Pharm. I am feeling a lot better today though I’m not quite 100% back to normal. This morning my husband woke up coughing and feeling sick. He is now taking the Elderberry and Virattack and hopefully, he’ll be back on his feet soon! I could use some help with the kids now that they have their energy back! lol =)
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The Sambucal product helped me, just walk into boots and ask for it, that is if you are in the UK. I saw this article http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/24/nflu124.xml in the Telegraph and it underlines how important it is to prepare. from the Telegraph article: “You could have a really severe epidemic. Thousands will be ill and many will die. The safe and effective anti-flu drugs could, if used correctly, avoid much of this distress.”