Sambucol black elderberry syrup, Immuno Forte • 120 ml

Sambucol black elderberry syrup is one of the oldest dietary supplements. Since the early 1990s, it has helped millions prevent and quickly overcome winter illnesses such as colds, influenza, runny nose, and sore throat.

Its main active ingredient is standardized black elderberry extract, rich in antioxidants and flavonoids. Sambucol syrup naturally supports the immune system. With regular use, the duration of colds is shortened: we recover more quickly from illnesses with symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat, and cold.

Black elderberry is particularly effective against viral infections, but it can also yield good results against diseases caused by bacteria. [01.]

Sambucol black elderberry products are made from Haschberg elderberries grown in Hungary and Austria. The anthocyanin content of Haschberg elderberries is twice that of wild-growing black elderberries.

Black elderberry supports the body in a complex way – it is useful for prevention and during infection, as it inhibits viruses, strengthens immune response, reduces inflammation, and helps clear the airways.

☀ How to use - for Adults: for prevention, 10 ml daily = 2 teaspoons.

 If a cold has already developed: 4 x 10 ml per day.

☀ How to use - for children under 12 years of age: 5 ml daily = 1 teaspoon.

 If a cold has already developed in children: 2 x 10 ml per day.

Storage: store in a dry place, protected from light, at temperatures below 25 °C.

Active ingredients in the recommended daily amount:

Active ingredients per recommended daily dose = 10 ml.

* DV%: Percentage of recommended daily intake, according to EU Regulation No. 1169/2011
** The recommended daily intake has not been established.

Health benefits of black elderberry

Black elderberry has been used in folk medicine for centuries to relieve respiratory illnesses and cold symptoms. Modern research confirms that elderberry extract is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids – such as anthocyanins – which have powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.[02.]

The specialty of Sambucol syrup lies in its standardized elderberry extract, ensuring consistent active ingredient content in every dose. This concentrated extract may help reduce the duration of colds and flu, and relieve symptoms like runny nose, sore throat, cough, or weakness. Regular intake can be especially beneficial during the autumn-winter season when the body needs increased protection.

Sambucol syrup has a pleasant taste and is easy to take, even children enjoy it. It offers a natural, safe, and well-tolerated solution to support the immune system for the entire family.

8 conditions when we recommend using Sambucol elderberry syrup

How black elderberry works

One of the most important properties of black elderberry is that it can prevent viruses – especially influenza A and B – from binding to cells. This means the virus cannot enter the host cell and therefore cannot reproduce. Elderberry extract forms a kind of "protective layer" on the mucous membrane, thereby preventing the spread of infection in the body.  [03.]

Black elderberry stimulates the activity of macrophages and lymphocytes that produce cytokines, helping the body respond faster to pathogens. Clinical studies have shown that people who consume elderberry experience reduced symptom severity and shorter duration during flu illnesses.

Colds often come with inflammation – e.g. sore throat, sinusitis. The anthocyanins in black elderberries have powerful antioxidant properties that reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. This helps relieve symptoms – such as nasal congestion and sore throat – more quickly.

Elderberry's mucus-thinning effect can help relieve runny nose and phlegmy cough. This is especially useful in children or during prolonged respiratory illnesses when mucus build-up delays recovery.

Properties of Sambucol syrup

Warnings: food supplements do not replace a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Related studies:

Eur Cytokine Netw. Apr-Jun 2001;12(2):290-6. - The effect of Sambucol, a black elderberry-based, natural product, on the production of human cytokines: I. Inflammatory cytokines

doi: 10.3390/nu8040182 - Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.12.004. - Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials