3. Elderberry Extract Elixir

3. Elderberry Extract Elixir
(sambucus nigra, unfiltered honey, 40% alcohol/vol) - Tastes better and easier for children to take. Recipe by Kiva Rose.

Has been used for colds, flu, hay fever, sinusitis, rheumatism, diarrhea. *

1 ounce $7.50
2 ounces $14.00

Recently, a study has shown that flavonoids from Elderberry extract "bind to H1N1 virions and, when bound, block the ability of the viruses to infect host cells..." and is "shown to inhibit H1N1 infection... Inhibition activities of the Elderberry flavonoids compare favorably to the known anti-influenza activities of Tamiflu and Amantadine."

Elixir dosage: 7-15 drops of Elixir every two to three hours at the first sign of illness. Preventative dose for children over the age of 6 and adults, 10 drops every four hours. Take small doses frequently rather than big doses further apart. Thirty drops of tincture has less alcohol than a ripe banana.

Active ingredients:
Fruit acids, vitamin C, bioflavinoids, essential oil, essential fatty acids, and anthocyanidin.

See post Elderberry Note 1 below for more info

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*The information presented here is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

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