Özet:

Black elderberry, with its Latin name Sambucus nigra, is a plant belonging to the Adoxaceae family that has been used for many years. Among their common names are also black elderberry, black elder, European elder, European elderberry, and European black elderberry. It is also known to be seen as the most healing plant of nature by Hippocrates. Its fruits are dark purple-black in color. 100 grams contains an average of 73 calories and It has a very rich structure in terms of vitamins and minerals. Black elderberry contains many useful compounds in its structure. Among them, the most important are flavonoids, phenolic acids and anth decyanins. The most dominant are anthocyanins, which are known to have antioxidant properties. In addition, black elderberry can cause poisoning due to the cyanogenic glycosides it contains. In order to prevent this, it must be consumed after being exposed to heat treatment. Black elderberry is known to have various effects such as diuretic, laxative, diaphoretic, antioxidant, antiviral, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticonvulsant, antidepressant and anticarcinogenic. It can also be used on diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia, metabolic dysfunctions, urinary parameters. It is known to strengthen the immune system by supporting the regulation of the body’s defense mechanisms in both healthy and sick organisms. Although studies are still insufficient, it is thought that it can also be used for COVID-19. In this review, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer effects and immune system relationship of black elderberry are mentioned.

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