Properties
Both the flowers and elderberries, possess special properties that make them suitable for the preparation of beverages and syrups, carriers of benefits for humans.
The flowers are particularly useful in the treatment of disorders of the respiratory tract and flu symptoms. Already in antiquity the elderberry syrup was used to relieve cold symptoms. The fruits strengthen the immune system thanks to the presence of bioflavonoids. In addition it is also an adjuvant in diuresis and in diets.
The extract has a diuretic effect and regulates the process of sweating and improves the fluidity of bronchial secretions.
Nutraceuticals
Flowers:
- 1.8% flavonoids: rutin, isoquercitrina, iperoside, astragalin, quercitrin
- Chlorogenic acid (3%), p-coumaric acid, caffeic acid and ferulic acid triterpenes (DC- and p-amirina, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, sterols)
- Mucilages and tannins
Fruits:
- Flavonoids: rutin, isoquercitrina, iperoside
- Tannins (3%); anthocyanins (0.2-1%): sambucina, sambucianina, crisantemina