Evidence supporting the use of: European elderberry constituents (unspecified)
For the health condition: Urinary Tract Infections

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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European elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for a variety of ailments, primarily for its potential to support immune health and treat colds and flu. While elderberry has been used for general wellness and as a diuretic, there is minimal direct traditional documentation specifically supporting its use for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Most traditional applications pertain to its berries and flowers being used to promote sweating and urination, which could theoretically be seen as supportive in flushing out the urinary tract, but elderberry is not a mainstay remedy in folk medicine for UTIs compared to herbs like bearberry (uva ursi) or cranberry. Scientifically, there is insufficient evidence to support its use for UTIs — studies have focused on its antiviral and immune-modulating properties, not on antibacterial effects in the urinary tract. In summary, the use of European elderberry for UTIs is primarily rooted in very general traditional applications and not in robust tradition or scientific evidence specific to this condition.

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Other health conditions supported by European elderberry constituents (unspecified)

Colds (antiviral)
Infection
Infection (viral)
Influenza
Sinus Infection
Urinary Tract Infections

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