Gaia Herbs, Black Elderberry NightTime Syrup, Immune Support for Restful Sleep, Organic Sambucus Elderberry Supplement, 5.4 Ounce

Love this. I ordered this for a few reasons. One obviously is elderberry for immune system strengthening. In this pandemic era, I am pulling out all stops to stay healthy. The other is that I have fibromyalgia and thus, chronic sleep problems that have been made even worse by all of the chaos and terrible things happening in the world. I have in the past sometimes found insomnia relief from California poppy, and obviously that's an ingredient in this syrup. I read reviews from people saying this stuff knocks them out, so I ordered a bottle. It certainly helped me sleep deeply last night and I will be taking it regularly from here on out! Gaia products in general, I think are top quality. I take their rhodiola rosea for focus and energy, and no other brand rhodiola even comes close. I did read some reviews that said people give this to their children regularly and feel obliged to say that's not a good idea. Gaia makes a special elderberry syrup for children as well as elderberry capsules and syrup without California poppy- use one of those for children. California poppy should not be given to kids. Can't believe that isn't obvious to fellow consumers but judging by several reviews, there are in fact parents regularly administering a plant in the opium family to their children. Please don't do that. 🙄. California poppy is mild, nothing like prescription opioids, but still, there's a reason Gaia makes 3 other elderberry products without the CP. However, for adults like myself with chronic nerve pain and insomnia, it's much safer and very effective for such ailments.

Ok I have been taking different brands of elderberry for several years now because I am a huge believer in the power of elderberry to prevent colds, flu's, and boost your immune system. Finally I got smart and decided to do an analysis of the main ones I had been using. Here I review 6 different ones so you can see for yourself why I decided that Gaia Herbs gives you the most bang for your buck, the taste is excellent with a thick syrupy consistency, and the berries are certified organic with no dangerous pesticides, insecticides, heavy metals, etc. Also it has no added Clove which my family and I are not fond of the taste and sadly is included with many other brands of elderberry syrups. The only additives in Gaia are natural including Grindelia for immune support, plus Lemon Balm and California Poppy to gently support a good night's sleep.Here are the 6 contestants (serving price was determined at going rate at time of purchase):1). NATURE'S WAY ORIGINAL SAMBUCUS ELDERBERRY SYRUP- 8fl oz bottle- 6.4 grams elderberry/serving- 6 grams sugar /serving- Non-organic berries from Austria- Kosher- 24 servings / container at around 74 cents per serving at time of purchase2). NOW FOODS ELDERBERRY LIQUID- 8fl oz bottle- 500mg elderberry / serving- No (zero grams) sugar- Unknown berry origin (very likely from China where many ingredients are sourced from in Now Foods products)- Not Kosher- 47 servings / container at around 20 cents per serving at time of purchase. Cheap but you get what you pay for!!3). GAIA HERBS BLACK ELDERBERRY NIGHTTIME SYRUP- 5.4fl oz glass bottle- 14.5 grams elderberry / serving!!- 4 grams organic cane sugar / serving- Certified Organic elderberries from Italy and bottled on an organic farm in the USA- Kosher- 32 servings / container at around 63 cents per serving at time of purchase4). ELDERBERRY QUEEN ORGANIC ELDERBERRY SYRUP- 12fl oz bottle reviewed (sell both a 24 and a 30 oz bottle)- 387mg elderberry / serving- 3 grams sugar / serving- berries sourced from either the Midwest or Europe depending on the season. Also contains Organic honey, Aronia berry, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Manufactured in the USA- Not Kosher- 24 servings / container at around 83 cents per serving at time of purchase5). GARDEN OF LIFE ELDERBERRY SYRUP- 6.59fl oz bottle- 1.5grams elderberry / serving- No (zero grams) sugar- Organic elderberries from the USA- Not kosher but with No artificial preservatives- 30 servings / container at around 79 cents per serving6). SAMBUCOL BLACK ELDERBERRY SYRUP ORIGINAL FORMULA- 7.8 fl oz bottle- 3.8 grams elderberry / serving- 8 grams sugar / serving- Non-organic elderberries from Eastern Europe and manufactured in France- Kosher but contains preservatives- 23 servings / container at around 68 cents per serving

I swear by this stuff during cold and flu season. It also helps me to sleep. And it tastes really good, almost like a dessert topping! It does come out very thick after it is refrigerated. I have experienced zero negative side effects, although if you took it during the day time, it might make you drowsy. I will continue to buy it as long as Gaia keeps making it.

I'm really disappointed that this didn't work for me. I take the Gaia Black Elderberry immune support daily and love it in every way. I have found that it really helps me fight off colds from the get go. I was eager to try the nighttime product as my insomnia is rampant. Unfortunately this has the opposite effect for me. I find that I get almost hyper on it. I can't sleep at all. Definitely NOT what I was looking for. I don't know what could be giving me this rx, and other reviewers clearly love this product. But I wanted to give my own response for those who may have a similar reaction as me. If you decide to go for it I would take it on a night where if you don't sleep you can rest the following day. I guess I'll have to stick with the PURE Innovations NIGHT brand.

It doesn’t have the greatest taste and it’s super messy/sticky if you spill any but I think it works! I take it with the Calm powder at night and I’m sleeping really well. Also I started getting sick with a scratchy throat and usually when that happens i get bronchitis but this time it went away after 2 days of just some slight coughing and scratchy throat. Just made it a subscribe and save so I can have it long term.

The taste of this is pretty good. Be ready for a very sweet syrup.I bought this because I had heard great things about elderberry, and I liked the idea of a nighttime formula.Unfortunately for me, it kept me awake all night.It must be my body chemistry that had this product working the opposite of a nighttime formula. :)