Sambucus (Black Elderberry): What It Is and Which to Choose

Elderberry —on bottles you will see it as Sambucus or elderberry— is the berry of the black elder, Sambucus nigra. The labels we carry in the store present it as support for the immune system: "Supports A Healthy Immune System"*. Here is what it is and what each label says: who it is for, from what age and, where the label prints it, how much to take.

What it is

They are black elder berries (Sambucus nigra) turned into syrup, liquid or gummies. What the bottle carries is an extract or a concentrate, not the whole fruit. That is why a small bottle can say "Made from 12,000 mg Black Elderberries": it is the amount of berries it comes from, not what the liquid weighs. Nature's Answer Kids' Sambucus explains it in its facts panel: 1 g of juice concentrate per serving, equivalent to 4,000 mg of berries.

What each label says

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

How much to take, according to the label

• Sambucol Kids, everyday use: ages 2 to 3, 1 teaspoon (5 mL) daily; ages 4 to 12, 2 teaspoons (10 mL) daily.
• Sambucol Kids, intensive use: ages 2 to 3, 1 teaspoon (5 mL) four times daily; ages 4 to 12, 2 teaspoons (10 mL) four times daily. It can be mixed into water, juice, smoothies or yogurt.
• Nature's Answer Kids' Sambucus: for daily maintenance, children 4 to 12, 2 teaspoons daily. Shake well before use and mix in a small amount of water.

Label warnings

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use if the safety seal is broken or missing.
• Sambucol Kids is not suitable for children under 2.
• Nature's Answer Kids' Sambucus: if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, planning any medical procedure or have a medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
• Store in a cool, dry place. Sambucol Kids also asks to keep it tightly sealed.

Frequently asked questions

From what age?
Sambucol Kids and Sambucus Kids gummies, from 2 years; Nature's Answer Kids' Sambucus, ages 4 to 12.

Is it taken every day?
Sambucol Kids says it can be used every day ("Can be used every day for year-round support"*), and Nature's Answer's kids' formula is "for daily maintenance".

Where do I find it?
They are all in Immune System - Defenses. If you have questions, call us at 787-304-0458 or message us on WhatsApp at 787-618-8888.

What we have in the store

• Nature's Way Original Sambucus, 4 oz syrup
• Nature's Answer Sambucus, 8 oz liquid
• Sambucol Kids, 4 oz syrup
• Nature's Answer Kids' Sambucus, 4 oz liquid
• Nature's Way Sambucus Kids, 60 gummies

This article is general information, not medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.