Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is an orally administered botanical dietary supplement proposed as potentially beneficial for SARS-CoV-2 via antiviral and immunomodulatory mechanisms.
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Apr 10 |
et al., Nutrients, doi:10.3390/nu18081205 | Synergistic Virus Neutralizing Activities of European Black Elderberry Fruit Extract and Iota-Carrageenan Against SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A Virus and Respiratory Syncytial Virus |
| In vitro study showing synergistic antiviral activity of black elderberry fruit extract and iota-carrageenan against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron, influenza A, and respiratory syncytial virus. | ||
May 16 2022 |
et al., NCT05489770 | A Randomised, Single Blinded Study Investigating the Role of ' Black Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) (Sambucol®) in the Treatment, Progression and Reduction of Symptoms in Participants With Coronavirus 19 |
| 1% worse recovery (p=0.37). RCT 204 COVID-19 patients showing no significant differences with Sambucol® black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) treatment. Treatment delay is unknown. | ||