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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Elderflower

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

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

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

Sambuci flos is used for colds and flu.

DosageThis section has been translated automatically.

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 effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

There are no known adverse effects.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

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

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There are no known interactions with other ingredients.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

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  4. https://pflanzen.fnr.de/industrialplants/arzneipflanzen/pflanzen-datenbank

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Last updated on: 10.05.2023

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles