A new flu remedy based on research into the black elderberry is being heralded as one of the most effective cures against the flu virus. Sambucol elderberry extract is being launched in Europe after a series of clinical trials into the health-giving properties of the elderberry. Patients displaying full-blown flu symptoms were given elderberry extract and within 48 hours 75% of patients reported a clear improvement. Subsequent research has also shown black elderberry extract to be effective against the Herpes simplex, HIV and Bird Flu virus. Further details on the research into black elderberry and the flu can be found at www.blackelderberry.info