Elderberry
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The safe internal use of elderberry is limited to the use of the dried flowers or syrups made from the ripe berries.8 The roots, stems, leaves, and unripe berries may contain poisonous constituents that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.9 Preparations containing any of these parts of the elder plant should be avoided.
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