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elderberry
noun
el·der·ber·ry
ˈel-dər-ˌber-ē 
ˈel-də-,
-ˌbe-rē
1
: the edible black or red berrylike drupe of any of a genus (Sambucus) of shrubs or trees of the honeysuckle family bearing flat clusters of small white or pink flowers
2
: a tree or shrub bearing elderberries
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Some people also take supplements like elderberry, vitamin C, vitamin D, or zinc to boost their immunity and help prevent illness.1112
While the cold and flu share many preventative measures, only the flu has a vaccine for treatment and prevention.
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Some people believe that natural remedies, such as echinacea, vitamin C, probiotics, elderberry, ginseng, and zinc, may help to prevent or treat viral illnesses like colds and flu.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Phenolic acids, anthocyanins and flavanol are powerful antioxidants found in elderberries, Hezer says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Diners can choose between six bases and five proteins, customizing their meal with toppings like Osage hominy, roasted green chiles and elderberry vinaigrette.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Some people believe that natural remedies, such as echinacea, vitamin C, probiotics, elderberry, ginseng, and zinc, may help to prevent or treat viral illnesses like colds and flu.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Phenolic acids, anthocyanins and flavanol are powerful antioxidants found in elderberries, Hezer says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Diners can choose between six bases and five proteins, customizing their meal with toppings like Osage hominy, roasted green chiles and elderberry vinaigrette.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
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elderberry
noun
el·der·ber·ry
ˈel-də(r)-ˌber-ē
1
: the edible black or red fruit of any of a genus of shrubs or trees of the same family as the honeysuckles that produce flat clusters of small white or pink flowers
2
: any tree or shrub that produces elderberries
Medical Definition
elderberry
noun
el·der·ber·ry
ˈel-də(r)-ˌber-ē
plural elderberries
1
: the edible black or red berrylike drupe of a tree or shrub of the genus Sambucus that is eaten raw or processed into preserves or wines
2
: any tree or shrub of the genus Sambucus including several whose flowers or fruits were once considered to have medicinal properties see bourtree, sambucus sense 2
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