Black Elderberry Syrup by Sambucol — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

Product Label

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Label Data

10 mL Serving Size

23 Servings

Botanical Product Type

33% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

30 Calorie(s)

Total Carbohydrates

8 Gram(s) (3% DV)

Elderberry extract

3.8 Gram(s)

📊 Market median: 175.0mg (497 products) 📚 11 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

This product: 3.8mg

Other Ingredients

Glucose Syrup purified Water Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate

Label Claims — Verification

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (100% of products) Structure/Function (91% of products) Nutrient (41% of products)

Target Groups

Children 4 or More Years of Age Adult (18 - 50 Years) Kosher Gluten Free Dairy Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Use daily for maximum benefit Directions for use: For daily maintenance: Adults and Children over 4 years: Take 2 teaspoons (10ml) daily For Intensive Use: Adults and Children over 4 years: Take 2 teaspoons (10ml) four times daily. If desired, mix syrup in water, fruit juice, smoothies, yogurt, or most anything!

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Gluten free

Great tasting syrup Scientifically tested Supports immunity High antioxidant levels Syrup

Sambucol, the original Black Elderberry extract, provides strong immune system support to help you and your family stay healthy throughout the year. Sambucol Black Elderberry extract conveniently arms you with some of the best protection nature has to offer. Developed by a world renowned virologist, Sambucol is the unique black elderberry extract that has been used in scientific studies. By using a proprietary method of extraction, only Sambucol can guarantee consistent, immune supporting properties in every serving.

Trusted by millions worldwide, Sambucol can be taken everyday for continuous immune support.

Satisfaction guaranteed The PharmaCare name guarantees that this product is produced using the highest manufacturing standards, and PharmaCare stands behind every bottle of Sambucol that you purchase.If you are dissatisfied, please visit our website for full details on our refund policy.

Kosher: BDP K Supervised by the Chief Rabbinate of BETH DIN DE PARIS

Free from gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, nuts, artificial color and flavors.

Product of France

Supports immune system Virologist developed Scientifically tested Great tasting syrup Naturally flavored with the goodness of Elderberry

Additional Information

Kosher: BDP K Supervised by the Chief Rabbinate of BETH DIN DE PARIS

See the full line of Sambucol products at our website.

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date 2021-07-27

Product Type Botanical

Form Liquid

Brand Sambucol

DSLD ID 245069

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

12 Research Sources

48 Avg Quality Score

4 Rct

4 Systematic Review

2 Meta Analysis

1 Clinical Trial

1 Openfda Safety

B Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials

Meta Analysis Complementary therapies in medicine 2019

PubMed DOI

C Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

Rct Nutrients 2016

PubMed DOI

C Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: a systematic review

Systematic Review BMC complementary medicine and therapies 2021

PubMed DOI

C Effect of herbal compounds on coronavirus; a systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis Virology journal 2022

PubMed DOI

C Anthroposophic medicine in the treatment of pediatric pseudocroup: A systematic review

Systematic Review Complementary therapies in medicine 2018

PubMed DOI

C Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Elderberries on Dry Eye Disease (DED) and Immunity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Rct Nutrients

PubMed DOI

C A systematic review on the sambuci fructus effect and efficacy profiles

Systematic Review Phytotherapy research : PTR 2010

PubMed DOI

C An evidence-based systematic review of elderberry and elderflower (Sambucus nigra) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration

Systematic Review Journal of dietary supplements 2014

PubMed DOI

C Physical Fitness, Body Composition and Frailty in Elderly People.Exercise Program Effecsts. EXERNET Elder 3.0

Clinical Trial ClinicalTrials.gov 2018

ClinicalTrials.gov

C Inhibition of several strains of influenza virus in vitro and reduction of symptoms by an elderberry extract (Sambucus nigra L.) during an outbreak of influenza B Panama

Rct Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) 1995

PubMed

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