Sambuci flos

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 10.05.2023

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Synonym(s)

Elderflower

Definition
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Sambuci flos, also called elderflower, is a drug used in herbal medicines for the treatment of colds.

Quality is defined in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: first symptoms of a cold
ESCOP monograph: Diaphoretic for banal cold, fever, chills.
Commission E-monograph: Common cold.

Ingredients
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Sambuci flos contains up to 3.5 % flavonoids, among them mainly rutin. Other ingredients are triterpenes, hydroxyphenylcarboxylic acids (including plenty of chlorogenic acid), up to 0.2% essential oil, phytosterols and mucilage.

Effects
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Sambuci flos has diaphoretic, antioxidant and immunostimulant effects, moreover, elderflower increases bronchial secretion. Inhibition of helicobacter adhesion to the gastric mucosa.

Field of application/use
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Sambuci flos is used for colds and flu.

Dosage
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The average daily dose of the drug is between 10.0 and 15.0 g. It can be taken in crushed form as an infusion (1 to 2 cups of tea daily).

Undesirable effects
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There are no known adverse effects.

Contraindication
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Pregnancy and lactation, and children and adolescents under 12 years due to lack of data. Allergy to one of the ingredients

Interactions
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There are no known interactions with other ingredients.