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Sambucus HoneyBerry Cough Syrup

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(54 ratings)
European Elder 100 mg
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Score63

A multi-ingredient elderberry-and-ivy syrup with honey, vitamin C, and zinc. High carbohydrate, short supply, and age-related restrictions reduce broad suitability.

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Quantity:4 Fluid Ounce(s) • (8 servings)
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Score 63

A multi-ingredient elderberry-and-ivy syrup with honey, vitamin C, and zinc. High carbohydrate, short supply, and age-related restrictions reduce broad suitability.

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$15.36($1.92 per serving)
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Analysis

The syrup combines 100 mg Sambucus nigra extract with 70 mg English ivy leaf extract. Vitamin C, zinc, honey, and apple-cider vinegar broaden the soothing formula.

Seven grams honey contributes to 12 g carbohydrate and 50 calories per serving. The elderberry anthocyanin yield and ivy hederacoside percentage are not stated, so standardized potency is unclear.

Most active amounts and plant identities are disclosed. Age directions, inactive syrup ingredients, and the short eight-serving supply are important practical limitations.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a honey-based botanical syrup
  • Users who prefer liquid formulas
  • People able to follow age-specific directions
Best for
  • Short-term soothing routines
  • Users wanting elderberry with ivy extract
  • Capsule-free supplementation

Pros

  • Identifies Sambucus nigra
  • Includes English ivy extract
  • Provides vitamin C and zinc
  • Discloses honey quantity

Cons

  • Contains 12 g carbohydrate
  • Only eight servings are supplied
  • Active-marker percentages are absent
  • Serving cost is very high

Warnings

  • Honey-containing products must not be given to infants under 12 months
  • Caregivers should follow the package age limits for English ivy syrup
  • The carbohydrate load may matter to users managing sugar intake

Nutrient quality

67 High impact

<p>Black elderberry and English ivy extracts support a cough-focused syrup, but the elderberry amount remains modest. Dose or potency limitations weaken focused elderberry support.</p>.

Ingredient transparency

78 High impact

<p>Most active amounts are stated clearly. Extract potency, complete directions, and non-active ingredients remain incomplete.</p>.

Customer satisfaction

63 Moderate impact

<p>The aggregate rating is favorable and is supported by small review volume. No review comments are supplied, so taste, tolerance, ease of use, and repeated complaints cannot be assessed directly.</p>.

Value for money

37 Lower impact

<p>The formula provides weak value after considering botanical dose, potency disclosure, and supporting ingredients. Low botanical delivery or costly serving quality weakens category value.</p>.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
50 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
12 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 90 mg
Zinc (Zinc Gluconate)
 5.5 mg
Honey
7 Gram(s)
Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Gram(s)
Black Elderberry Extract (Anthocyanins, Sambucus nigra Berry Extract)
 100 mg
English Ivy Leaf Extract (Hederacoside C)
 70 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
European Elder (Anthocyanins, Sambucus nigra Berry Extract) · 100 mg OverallScore53
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Precise Sambucus nigra berry labeling and clear extract weight support transparency. The elderberry dose is modest, and anthocyanin content is not quantified. Cost efficiency is limited when judged specifically for elderberry, while the cough-oriented blend serves a broader purpose.

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