title: An evidence-based systematic review of elderberry and elderflower (Sambucus nigra) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration.
abstract: An evidence-based systematic review of elderberry and elderflower (Sambucus nigra) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration consolidates the safety and efficacy data available in the scientific literature using a validated, reproducible grading rationale. This article includes written and statistical analysis of clinical trials, plus a compilation of expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing.
authors.affiliation: 1Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ulbricht
authors.forename: Ethan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Basch
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cheung
authors.forename: Harley
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hammerness
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Isaac
authors.forename: Karta Purkh Singh
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Khalsa
authors.forename: Aviva
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Romm
authors.forename: Idalia
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Rychlik
authors.forename: Minney
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Varghese
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Weissner
authors.forename: Regina C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Windsor
authors.forename: Jayme
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wortley
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D035264:Flowers; D005638:Fruit; D006801:Humans; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D027924:Sambucus nigra
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts