This basic guide to growing elderberry plants includes planting and care tips, types to grow, and best companion plants.

“I wouldn’t eat huge amounts of raw elderberries, especially because they don’t taste good,” said Thomas, who co-authored a study on the safety of American elderberries. Elderberry ...

While the research on elderberry’s impact on cold and flu symptoms is mixed, experts agree it likely offers some health benefits.

In 2023, Americans spent $12.551 billion on herbal supplements, marking a 2.6% increase from 2022, according to the American Botanical Council. Elderberry products—including pills, syrups, ...

The researchers have filed for a provisional patent for using the bioactive components of American black elderberry for weight management and gut health through supplements or other applications.