Sambucus HoneyBerry Cough Syrup by Nature's Way — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

Product Label

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Label Data

15 mL Serving Size

8 Servings

Botanical with Nutrients Product Type

25% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

50 Calorie(s)

Total Carbohydrates

12 Gram(s) (4% DV)

Vitamin C

90 mg (100% DV)

Zinc

5.5 mg (50% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.5× RDA of 11 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 5.5mg UL 40mg

Honey

7 Gram(s)

Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Gram(s)

Black Elderberry Extract

100 mg

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

This product: 100mg

English Ivy Leaf Extract

70 mg

Other Ingredients

Glycerin Water, Purified Natural flavor Citric Acid

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

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

Target Groups

Vegetarian Adult (18 - 50 Years) Gluten Free Dairy Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Recommendations: Dosage cup included Adults and children 14 years of age and older, take 4 teaspoons (tsp) (15 mL) as needed two times daily. Do not exceed recommended dose.

Shake well before each use.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Not formulated for children under 14 years of age.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep tightly closed

🧪 Formulation Notes

Gluten free

Vegetarian

For coughs associated with hoarseness, dry throat, & irritants

Made from 6,400 mg of elderberries per 3 tsp serving

English ivy to soothe occasional coughs

Our standardized elderberry extract is: Gluten free Vegetarian

Contains no: Gluten, dairy, soy, peanut, or artificial colors

Honeyberry's six key ingredients We start with a combination of high-quality ingredients: Organic standardized elderberry Organic honey Organic apple cider vinegar Then we add English ivy leaf extract which helps soothe coughs associated with hoarseness, dry throat, and irritants. English ivy leaf extract Lastly, we add vitamin C and zinc to support your immune health. Vitamin C Zinc About black elderberry For centuries European black elderberries (sambucus nigra L.) have been traditionally used for immune support during the winter months.

Additional Information

Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.

Quality Assurance International Certified Organic

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 33674 13313 2

DSLD Entry Date 2023-10-24

Product Type Botanical with Nutrients

Form Liquid

Brand Nature's Way

DSLD ID 293387

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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