Elderberry Common Cold Meta-Analysis Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Elderberry Common Cold Meta-Analysis, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

topicclaimevidence levelcitationsource
Elderberry Common Cold Meta-AnalysisHowever, the evidence of clinical trials has not yet been comprehensively presented.4Alexandrova AS (2026)A Review of the Properties of Clinically Evaluated Plant-Derived Agents in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections.
Elderberry Common Cold Meta-AnalysisAim : To summarize the antibacterial, antiviral, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and expectorant properties of Echinacea spp., Pelargonium sidoides , Hedera helix , Thymus vulgaris , Althaea officinalis , Sambucus nigra , Zingiber officinale , and Curcuma longa , and to evaluate the evidence level from clinical trials (CTs) involving these agents in patients with respiratory tract infections (RTIs).4Alexandrova AS (2026)A Review of the Properties of Clinically Evaluated Plant-Derived Agents in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections.
Elderberry Common Cold Meta-AnalysisSufficient evidence to be regarded as an appropriate treatment to reduce the severity and duration of RTIs was found for all discussed plant-derived agents.4Alexandrova AS (2026)A Review of the Properties of Clinically Evaluated Plant-Derived Agents in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections.
Elderberry Common Cold Meta-AnalysisBackground : The use of plant-derived agents is a common approach in integrative care for respiratory conditions.4Alexandrova AS (2026)A Review of the Properties of Clinically Evaluated Plant-Derived Agents in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections.
Elderberry Common Cold Meta-AnalysisThese products are commonly consumed for reasons including convenience, reduced sugar intake compared to whole-food alternatives, limited availability of specific foods, and individual dietary preferences.4Kumkum Ravish (2026)Anthocyanin-Rich Pigment Supplements in the Australian Online Market: Sources, Labelling Practices, and Bioactivity Claims
Elderberry Common Cold Meta-AnalysisIn addition, available evidence suggests that anthocyanins are generally well tolerated, and human and animal intervention studies have not identified any major safety concerns at commonly studied doses [,].4Kumkum Ravish (2026)Anthocyanin-Rich Pigment Supplements in the Australian Online Market: Sources, Labelling Practices, and Bioactivity Claims
Elderberry Common Cold Meta-AnalysisThe most common extract ratios were 4:1 and 10:1, primarily found in bilberry, elderberry, tart cherry, acai berry, cranberry, and hawthorn berry.4Kumkum Ravish (2026)Anthocyanin-Rich Pigment Supplements in the Australian Online Market: Sources, Labelling Practices, and Bioactivity Claims
Elderberry Common Cold Meta-Analysis1 2 1 Anthocyanins are naturally occurring, water-soluble polyphenolic pigments responsible for the bright red-orange to blue-violet colours observed in many plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, stems, leaves, and flowers [].4Kumkum Ravish (2026)Anthocyanin-Rich Pigment Supplements in the Australian Online Market: Sources, Labelling Practices, and Bioactivity Claims
topicElderberry Common Cold Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, the evidence of clinical trials has not yet been comprehensively presented.
evidence level4
citationAlexandrova AS (2026)
sourceA Review of the Properties of Clinically Evaluated Plant-Derived Agents in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections.
topicElderberry Common Cold Meta-Analysis
claimAim : To summarize the antibacterial, antiviral, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and expectorant properties of Echinacea spp., Pelargonium sidoides , Hedera helix , Thymus vulgaris , Althaea officinalis , Sambucus nigra , Zingiber officinale , and Curcuma longa , and to evaluate the evidence level from clinical trials (CTs) involving these agents in patients with respiratory tract infections (RTIs).
evidence level4
citationAlexandrova AS (2026)
sourceA Review of the Properties of Clinically Evaluated Plant-Derived Agents in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections.
topicElderberry Common Cold Meta-Analysis
claimSufficient evidence to be regarded as an appropriate treatment to reduce the severity and duration of RTIs was found for all discussed plant-derived agents.
evidence level4
citationAlexandrova AS (2026)
sourceA Review of the Properties of Clinically Evaluated Plant-Derived Agents in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections.
topicElderberry Common Cold Meta-Analysis
claimBackground : The use of plant-derived agents is a common approach in integrative care for respiratory conditions.
evidence level4
citationAlexandrova AS (2026)
sourceA Review of the Properties of Clinically Evaluated Plant-Derived Agents in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections.
topicElderberry Common Cold Meta-Analysis
claimThese products are commonly consumed for reasons including convenience, reduced sugar intake compared to whole-food alternatives, limited availability of specific foods, and individual dietary preferences.
evidence level4
citationKumkum Ravish (2026)
sourceAnthocyanin-Rich Pigment Supplements in the Australian Online Market: Sources, Labelling Practices, and Bioactivity Claims
topicElderberry Common Cold Meta-Analysis
claimIn addition, available evidence suggests that anthocyanins are generally well tolerated, and human and animal intervention studies have not identified any major safety concerns at commonly studied doses [,].
evidence level4
citationKumkum Ravish (2026)
sourceAnthocyanin-Rich Pigment Supplements in the Australian Online Market: Sources, Labelling Practices, and Bioactivity Claims
topicElderberry Common Cold Meta-Analysis
claimThe most common extract ratios were 4:1 and 10:1, primarily found in bilberry, elderberry, tart cherry, acai berry, cranberry, and hawthorn berry.
evidence level4
citationKumkum Ravish (2026)
sourceAnthocyanin-Rich Pigment Supplements in the Australian Online Market: Sources, Labelling Practices, and Bioactivity Claims
topicElderberry Common Cold Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 1 Anthocyanins are naturally occurring, water-soluble polyphenolic pigments responsible for the bright red-orange to blue-violet colours observed in many plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, stems, leaves, and flowers [].
evidence level4
citationKumkum Ravish (2026)
sourceAnthocyanin-Rich Pigment Supplements in the Australian Online Market: Sources, Labelling Practices, and Bioactivity Claims

Source documents

  1. A Review of the Properties of Clinically Evaluated Plant-Derived Agents in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections.
  2. Anthocyanin-Rich Pigment Supplements in the Australian Online Market: Sources, Labelling Practices, and Bioactivity Claims