The anthocyanins in elderberry make them anti-carcinogenic and give them the properties to help fight cancer. In fact, some studies have shown that elderberry can inhibit, delay or reverse cancer. In most cases, the European elderberry plant is the one used for fighting cancer. American elderberry has not grown in a way that makes it chemopreventive. However, the success of European studies points to elderberry as a potential natural cure for the disease.

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