Black elderberry extract

Black elderberry extract is a preparation derived from the cooked or processed berries of the *Sambucus nigra* plant, rich in polyphenolic compounds—especially anthocyanins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. It is widely marketed and used as an immune support supplement, with purported benefits including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and other health-promoting effects. However, it is not a single molecular entity, not a receptor or enzyme, nor a classical therapeutic target in drug discovery; it comprises multiple bioactives with a range of biological activities, and its composition can vary greatly depending on plant source, harvesting, and processing methods.

Other names

Black elderberryElderberry extractSambucus nigra extractSambucus extractEuropean elderberry extract

Antioxidant properties via scavenging of free radicals; Modulation of immune signaling pathways (e.g., potential increase in cytokine production); Inhibition of viral adhesion/replication (against influenza and other viruses); Anti-inflammatory signaling