Sambucus nigra – What are the indications, contraindications, drug interactions?

Sambucus nigra flower is a diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic, while the fruit is an antiviral.

Indications:

• Unproductive fever
• Pharyngitis, tonsillitis
• Hay fever (allergic conjunctivitis, rhinitis or sinusitis)
• Upper respiratory tract infection (fruit)
• Influenza (fruit)

Contraindications:

• Productive fever

Interactions:

• None

From a pharmacology perspective, beta-lactam inhibitors (Penicillin, Cefdinir, Cephalexin), protein synthesis inhibitors (Clindamycin, Doxycycline), and nucleic acid inhibitors (Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim) are useful in treating infections.

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This post was written by Omar Rifai