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You can take elderberries alongside any medication you are taking, as it is a plant that is beneficial for the immune system and against many other illnesses. Elderberries should be ripe, and if you have some that are green or don’t look ripe, it’s best not to use them. The fruits should be tender and dark, almost black. When starting your treatment, make sure you have a toilet nearby, as about half an hour after consuming them, you may need to go to the toilet frequently.
On the other hand, healthy people can take elderberry if they simply want to boost their immune system. It’s a good tool against the flu, for example.
Make sure you only consume elderberries in their fermented form, as their purgative effect is too powerful when they are not prepared. Also, be careful not to pick the yèble elderberry, whose fruits are poisonous. Its berries face upwards, while the black elderberry faces downwards.
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