dried fruit

Elderberries are one of the most commonly used medicinal plants around. They have been used for years in traditional medicine for treating infections, colds and even the flu. However in their raw form, elderberries can be poisonous so they need to be cooked before consuming - use to make jam or bake in recipes for a berry burst of flavour.

Elderberries have a distinctive tart flavour and are widely grown throughout the world

That being said, we do have one older studyTrusted Source — actually, a survey — of pregnant women who used supplements (including elderberry) during pregnancy. One survey taker reported stomach upset while taking elderberry. Besides the obvious issue of small numbers, we also need more recent research.                                                                                                 It's advised to speak with your child's doctor before starting elderberry, especially if they are immunocompromised due to an autoimmune disorder, are undergoing chemotherapy, or have another underlying health condition.